In a recent Justia blog post, Professor Lesley Wexler discussed President Trump’s tweet banning transgender individuals from military service and the ensuing public debate.
She wrote, "One perspective that deserves more sustained attention, however, regards the benefits to the military of including transgender troops and the costs of rolling back an inclusive policy. Of course, should Trump lawfully order exclusion, officially assessing these costs and benefits might be relegated to future administrations. But given the current uncertainty of the status quo, a full accounting seems timely. And I conclude by suggesting some actions that might help reduce military costs even if the transgender ban moves forward."
Read the full post at verdict.justia.com.