Is identity a valid ground for discharge? Hundreds of trans women in the US military face exit after new executive order

A new executive order by President Trump effectively bans transgender individuals from serving in the US military, impacting thousands, mostly women. Citing concerns about mental and physical standards, the order deems gender dysphoria incompatible with military service. This reverses previous policies by Obama and Biden, leading to legal challenges and uncertainty for affected service members facing discharge and unclear benefits.

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