US court of appeals for Washington DC

An appeals court ruled that transgender troops can remain in the US military, but enlistment can be blocked, calling the Trump administration's ban 'arbitrary, and based on animus.' The split decision may be challenged by the government and could reach the Supreme Court.

An appeals court ruled that transgender troops can remain in the US military, but enlistment can be blocked, in a split decision that criticizes the Trump administration’s ban as 'arbitrary, and based on animus.' The ruling is expected to face further legal challenges, potentially reaching the US Supreme Court.