Judge Questions Pentagon's Testosterone Policy Amid Trans Ban Lawsuit Over Treatment Confusion
A federal judge is questioning the Pentagon's testosterone policy in a trans ban lawsuit, amid defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone levels. The judge is seeking clarification on how the policy distinguishes between therapeutic testosterone treatment and the kind used in military operations.
A federal judge is questioning the Pentagon's testosterone policy in a lawsuit over its ban on trans individuals serving in the military, amid a new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone levels. The policy, which excludes those who have undergone gender-affirming hormone treatments, differs from the military's testing and treatment protocol for low testosterone. Judge Richard Cohn's questions come as he reviews the policy's impact on trans service members' eligibility.
