Second Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott has been fighting against the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members for nearly a decade. His case, Talbott v. Trump, represents thousands affected by this policy. Following a recent hearing, Judge Ana Reyes ruled against the ban, expressing strong condemnation of its underlying motivations. This decision brought relief and cautious hope to Talbott, who has long navigated personal struggles alongside his military aspirations, indicating his commitment to continue the fight even amidst moments of victory.
When The Advocate first met Second Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott in Washington, D.C., at a pivotal moment in his fight to serve in the, he had traveled from to attend a hearing in Talbott v. Trump, a case bearing his name that is challenging the administration's ban on transgender service members.
Days later, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes delivered a sweeping rebuke of the policy, calling it 'soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.'
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