Transgender Military Members Challenge Trump's Ban in Court

Five transgender U.S. military members have asked a judge to block actions against them under President Trump's transgender ban, citing immediate and irreparable harm. Filed in Washington, the motion seeks a temporary restraining order following a partial enforcement block by Judge Ana Reyes.

Five transgender U.S. military members are seeking judicial intervention to halt actions against them under President Donald Trump's transgender ban. They filed a motion in a Washington federal court, asking to block the enforcement of the ban, which includes administrative leave and exclusion from training exercises.

The appeal comes as the Trump administration requested U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes to overturn her previous order blocking the ban nationwide. While Reyes paused her ruling, she allowed service members to pursue emergency relief if they faced specific harm.

The plaintiffs argue they face immediate and irreparable harm, with some already placed on administrative leave and others excluded from necessary training. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, another judge temporarily barred the expulsion of two transgender members from the military, though stopped short of a broader block. The White House and DoD have not commented.

(With inputs from agencies.)