The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied the Trump administration's attempt to temporarily suspend a federal judge's ruling that blocks the Pentagon's ban on transgender service members. The panel's refusal to grant the requested administrative stay keeps Judge Benjamin Settle's preliminary injunction active, allowing transgender individuals to continue serving in the military. Legal experts suggest that this decision indicates the courts' skepticism regarding the administration's rationale, highlighting the complexity of current legal battles surrounding transgender rights in the military.
The three-judge panel refused to grant an administrative stay in Shilling v. United States, meaning Judge Settle's preliminary injunction remains effective for now.
The Ninth Circuit's move is a critical early win for transgender service members—a clear signal that courts may challenge the administration's justifications.
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