In a significant shift in military policy, the US military is set to begin the removal of up to 1,000 openly transgender troops under a new directive. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that allows the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender service members. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell has indicated that troops with gender dysphoria have a limited time to voluntarily exit the service. Legal groups advocating for LGBTQ+ rights express concern over the implications of this ban, citing potential violations of rights and the impact on the lives of transgender individuals. As the Pentagon prepares for the upcoming changes, the debate over the rights of transgender people in the military continues to intensify.