In a thorough five-hour hearing, U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes grilled the Trump administration's lawyer, Jason Manion, regarding the justification for the ban on transgender Americans in military service. The judge noted significant inconsistencies and gaps in the government's rationale, including its failure to track service members by gender identity. Reyes pointed out that the administration inaccurately interpreted scientific evidence while its own studies contradicted the claims about readiness and medical risks, highlighting that transgender members have lower disability rates than their cisgender counterparts, raising questions about the policies in place.
During a five-hour hearing, Judge Ana C. Reyes criticized the Trump administration's justification for the transgender military service ban, highlighting misleading claims and inadequate preparation.
Reyes accused the administration of cherry-picking evidence and misquoting scientific studies to support a policy that lacks consistent factual backing.
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