UPDATE – March 17, 2026: A federal judge has ordered the administration to produce the "evidence" behind the trans military ban. This is a massive step toward accountability. By demanding transparency, the court is affirming that qualification – not identity – must determine who can serve. Now is the time to speak out: Add your name to demand a military based on facts and equality!

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UPDATE – May 6, 2025: The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to immediately enforce its ban on transgender people serving in the military.

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UPDATE – March 27, 2025: Another win. A third federal court has just blocked Trump’s trans military ban nationwide. The judge's order doesn’t just protect the plaintiffs – it shields every trans person currently serving or hoping to serve, no matter where they are.

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UPDATE – March 19, 2025: Good news—for now. A federal judge has BLOCKED Trump’s trans military ban, calling it "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext." This is a massive win for trans service members and for equality.

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UPDATE - February 27, 2025: The Pentagon is moving forward with Trump's trans military ban – and it's worse than we feared. A leaked memo reveals that military officials are conducting a search-and-remove mission to identify trans troops and discharge them.

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On January 27, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that could reinstate a ban on trans service members in the U.S. military. The order directs the Department of Defense to update policies within 60 days, potentially resulting in the forced discharge of trans personnel and the exclusion of qualified recruits based solely on gender identity. 

This ban is unconstitutional. It violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fifth Amendment, which guarantees that no person should face discrimination under federal law. It also contradicts military studies and expert analysis, which confirm that trans service members contribute equally to military readiness and effectiveness.

Congress has the power to stop this. The Senate and House Armed Services Committees must block this ban through legislation, deny funding for its enforcement, and hold the administration accountable. Lawmakers can also amend the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect trans troops from future executive overreach.

We call on Congress to act immediately to ensure that all qualified Americans, regardless of gender identity, have the right to serve their country. This is a moment for courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to equality.

Your signature on this petition will be delivered to key members of Congress, demonstrating public opposition to this discriminatory policy and urging them to take immediate action.