Transgender Air Force Veterans File Lawsuit Over Revoked Retirement Benefits Under Trump Era
Seventeen transgender Air Force members who were discharged under the Trump administration's transgender ban are suing the federal government for revoking their pensions and benefits after their forced early retirement. The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration improperly denied the plaintiffs' eligibility for veteran benefits.
Seventeen transgender Air Force members who were discharged under the Trump administration's transgender ban are suing the federal government for having their retirement benefits revoked after being forced into early retirement due to their gender identity. The group claims that the decision was motivated by discriminatory intent and was in violation of federal law. The lawsuit seeks to restore the plaintiffs' eligibility for veterans' benefits, including healthcare and disability compensation. The case is one of several ongoing challenges to the Trump-era policy's impact on transgender service members.
