Abc news' Elizabeth McLaughlin and Luis Martinez reported that in a presidential memorandum on Friday, authorized by President Donald Trump, some transgender service members were prohibited from serving in the U.S. military. The President cited that, Transgender individuals “with a history or diagnosis of gender dysphoria” are unable to serve except under limited circumstances. " However the policy is be held back by court orders blocking previous attempts to ban transgender troops. Trump tweeted in support of the policy. Despite the tough rhetoric, a couple of transgender individuals are already under contract to serve in the U.S. military a court ruling in January of this year. [1 image, 1 link, 1 quotation, 106 words].
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-orders-ban-transgender-troops-final-policy-rests/story?id=53963411
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