Senator Patty Murray's office issued the following last week:
Senator Murray’ Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Enforcement of President Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Senator
Murray: “I am deeply disappointed in today’s decision, and urge Acting
Secretary Shanahan and the Department of Defense not to move forward
with this misguided discriminatory ban that would create further
uncertainty for our troops and degrade our national security"
ICYMI:
After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump’s
Military Transgender Ban, Senator Murray Reiterates Strong Opposition to
Harmful Policy – MORE HERE
(Washington, D.C.)
– U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate
Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court decision allowing President Trump’s order banning transgender individuals from military service to take effect.
“One day after the
nation came together to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. and his work to eradicate discrimination, today’s unfortunate
Supreme Court decision on President Trump’s misguided ban on transgender
Americans serving in the military is more concerning proof that we are
still a long way from living Dr. King’s dream. Instead of listening to
the experienced guidance of military leaders and overwhelming concerns
of LGBTQ people and allies across the country, today’s court order sends
a clear message to the transgender community, including some of our
servicemembers on the front lines defending our nation, that they are
not valuable and are not welcome in our communities or institutions.
“I’ve said before
that anyone who is qualified should have the opportunity to serve our
country, and anyone who wears our uniform to defend our freedoms
deserves our country’s support and respect. I am deeply disappointed in
today’s decision, and urge Acting Secretary Shanahan and the Department
of Defense not to move forward with this discriminatory ban that would
create further uncertainty for our troops and degrade our national
security. Most importantly, I will continue working with my colleagues
in the Senate to ensure that our transgender neighbors know that they
are respected and have a place in our military, in our communities, and
in our country.”
