A federal judge in California has ruled that a ban on LGBT soldiers serving openly in the US military is unconstitutional, BBC News reports.<\/p>\n
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The judge said the law, known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” violated fundamental First Amendment rights.<\/p>\n
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“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” allows gay and lesbian soldiers to serve if their sexual preference is not known but suspends them if it is.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The latest case was regarded as a major test for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which President Barack Obama says he would repeal.<\/p>\n
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On Thursday, US District Judge Virginia Phillips granted a request for an injunction halting the policy.<\/p>\n
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She said the law did not help military readiness, but had a “direct and deleterious effect” on the armed services.<\/p>\n
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The Obama administration has promised to introduce legislation repealing it [the ban, not the court ruling].<\/p>\n
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It has also announced that the repeal would not be implemented until after the Pentagon completed a review of its impact on the armed forces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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