A recent Pentagon memo mandates the separation of transgender service members unless they can secure exemptions due to a compelling government interest. This follows an executive order by Donald Trump that aims to restrict transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. The memo outlines procedures for identifying transgender troops and stipulates rigorous criteria for waiver applications, emphasizing that this policy aims to maintain high standards of military readiness and cohesion. Transgender rights advocates criticize this move as discriminatory and detrimental to service members' wellbeing.
"This policy is inconsistent with the medical, surgical, and mental health constraints on individuals with gender dysphoria or who have a current diagnosis or history of."
"The policy states that waivers will only be granted if there is a compelling government interest in retaining the service member that directly supports warfighting capabilities."
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