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VA again delays decision on transgender surgery options
The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.
Source: Biden to drop Trump’s military transgender ban
The decision comes as Biden plans to turn his attention to equity issues that he believes continue to shadow nearly all aspects of American life.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
New in 2021: The transgender ban, diversity initiatives and toxic chemical research — what will become of these Trump-era policies?
Trump administration changes to the Defense Department could stay or go.
Retired surgeons general say Trump’s transgender ban damaged military readiness
A Palm Center study found that the policy negative affected recruiting, retention and morale.
Lifting near-total ban on transgender people from military service among Biden plans to protect LGBTQ rights
Among the actions that Biden pledges to take unilaterally, scrapping Trump’s transgender military ban would be among the most notable.
House Democrats call on military to end ban on transgender service
House Democrats called for an end to the ban on transgender military service in a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Attorney General William Barr.
By Harm Venhuizen
LGBT service members are allowed to be out and proud, but a fear of repercussions persists
Most lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members are still reluctant to disclose their sexual orientation or identity.
Navy grants first waiver allowing transgender officer to remain in uniform
Lt. Jane Doe v. Mark T. Esper was filed in March in Massachusetts federal district court.
By Jon Simkins