An internal Pentagon memo shows the Trump administration's new policy for transgender soldiers. (Getty Images)
The memo goes on to stipulate a number of requirements a solider must meet in order to obtain an exemption.
The soldier must demonstrate 36 consecutive months of "stability in the service member's sex." The soldier must demonstrate that they have never attempted to transition to any sex other than their sex. Finally, the soldier must be willing to adhere to any standards associated with their sex.
Aerial view of the Pentagon. The Defense Department has been ordered to make plans for sweeping budget cuts under a Trump administration order. (DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
According to the complaint, the transcript "reveals multiple instances where Judge Reyes’ misconduct compromised the dignity of the proceedings and demonstrated potential bias, raising serious concerns about her ability to preside impartially in this matter." In addition to appearing to take the plaintiffs' side on the issue of transgender service members, Reyes also went on a bizarre rant against graduates of University of Virginia School of Law.
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The letter closes by requesting that "appropriate action be taken to address these violations," saying that, at a "minimum, this matter warrants further investigation to determine whether these incidents represent a pattern of misconduct that requires more significant remedial measures."
Fox News' Jennifer Griffin and Jake Gibson contributed to this report.
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