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The logo of the U.S. National Security Agency during a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush to the agency's installation in Fort Meade. Bush met with workers and made remarks on American national security at the high-security installation, which he last visited in 2002. Photo by Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images

Politics Dec 23

Transgender NSA employee sues Trump administration over executive order on 'immutable' genders

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Nation Jun 18

Travelers passport and international entry stamps
Judge says Trump administration can't limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people

Kobick first issued a preliminary injunction against the policy last month, but that ruling applied only to six people who joined with the American Civil Liberties Union in a lawsuit over the passport policy.

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Politics May 06

FILE PHOTO: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court, in Washington
Supreme Court allows Trump's transgender military ban to take effect, for now

The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Politics Mar 31

Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Washington
WATCH: First Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Washington, DC amid new Trump administration

The president's spotlight is giving Monday's Transgender Day of Visibility a different tenor this year.

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America

Politics Mar 21

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While Trump's trans military ban is challenged in court, long-serving troops prepare for what's next

“We are just focused on putting our uniforms on, going to work every day, doing our jobs the best that we can do until we can’t do them anymore," one trans service member said.

By Joshua Barajas

Feb 19

Watch 6:59
'I want to keep serving': Navy commander fights Trump's trans military ban

By Lisa Desjardins, Dan Sagalyn

The Trump administration’s efforts to ban transgender people from serving in the military has come under hostile fire. One of those who could be affected by Trump's ban is Commander Emily Shilling, a decorated Navy pilot with over 60 combat…

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Feb 05

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Trump signs order banning trans athletes from competing in women's sports

By Amna Nawaz, Winston Wilde

President Trump took his first meeting at the White House with a Democratic foe, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, with federal aid for wildfire-stricken communities hanging in the balance. And with more executive actions, Trump took steps to restrict transgender rights…

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Feb 04

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ACLU sues Trump administration over trans youth health care restrictions

By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Sam Lane

The ACLU announced legal action against the Trump administration’s executive order which targets gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit says Trump’s actions are withholding lawfully appropriated funds and violating the rights of trans youth by depriving them of medical care…

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Jan 31

Trump aims to push transgender troops out of the military. Identifying people will be complicated

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The Pentagon has said in recent years that it is impossible to count the total number of transgender troops.

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Jan 28

6 active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's ban on transgender troops

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Six transgender active duty service members and two former service members who seek re-enlistment sued in a federal court in Washington on Tuesday.

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