District Judge Who Blocked Trump’s Military Trans Ban Has Deep Democrat Ties

A U.S. District Judge who recently blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from military service has a long history of political contributions and affiliations with the Democratic Party.

WTF?! A federal judge has just ordered Pete Hegseth to RETRACT a post about disqualifying transgender troops from service

This same Biden judge, Ana Reyes, ALSO said the idea of two sexes is “not biologically correct.”

This is a BLATANT LIE.

How the HELL is this activist… pic.twitter.com/CJ03DLfzlB

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Judge Ana Reyes, a Biden appointee and the first openly gay federal judge in Washington, D.C., has reportedly donated more than $38,000 to Democratic campaigns and organizations since 2008.

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She also previously volunteered for Joe Biden’s campaigns and worked as a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP, a firm known for representing Democratic figures.

On Tuesday, Judge Reyes issued a preliminary injunction against Trump’s executive order, arguing that the ban likely violates constitutional rights to equal protection and due process.

“The court knows that this opinion will lead to heated public debate and appeals. In a healthy democracy, both are positive outcomes,” Reyes wrote in her ruling.

“We should all agree, however, that every person who has answered the call to serve deserves our gratitude and respect.”

She emphasized that her decision was made with caution.

“Judicial overreach is no less pernicious than executive overreach,” she stated.

“But the judiciary has a responsibility to serve as a check on executive power. The court therefore must act to uphold the equal protection rights that the military defends every day.”

In her 79-page decision, Reyes argued that transgender individuals have served in the military for years without negatively impacting readiness.

She highlighted that the plaintiffs challenging the ban had over 130 combined years of military service, including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones.

Reyes was also critical of the justification behind Trump’s executive order, calling it “based on stereotypes rather than facts.”

She noted that many transgender service members have met rigorous military standards and received commendations, including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medals, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medals.

Trump’s executive order, signed on January 27, asserted that gender identity conflicts with military values such as honor and discipline.

Shortly after, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented a policy barring individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria from serving in the armed forces, citing concerns over military readiness and healthcare costs.

During her judicial confirmation process, Reyes disclosed that she provided “limited legal assistance regarding potential election law issues” for Biden’s 2020 campaign.

According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records obtained by Fox News, Reyes’ donations have gone to Democratic candidates and groups such as ActBlue, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff’s campaign, and Biden’s 2020 presidential bid, where she contributed the maximum allowed amount.

Additionally, Reyes has supported Defeat By Tweet, a Democratic-aligned super PAC that raises money for liberal groups in swing states every time President Trump posts on his Twitter account, as described by Influence Watch.

Reyes, originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky.

In 2017, the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia named her “Woman Lawyer of the Year.”

Despite her Democratic ties, Reyes made headlines in April 2024 when she criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s Justice Department for instructing attorneys to defy House GOP subpoenas in the Hunter Biden investigation.

Citing the case of Trump adviser Peter Navarro, who was imprisoned for ignoring a congressional subpoena, Reyes called out the DOJ’s position.

“There’s a person in jail right now because you all brought a criminal lawsuit against him… And now you guys are flouting those subpoenas,” she remarked.

The DOJ argued that complying with the subpoenas would violate the separation of powers, but Reyes rejected their reasoning.

“You all are making a bunch of arguments that you would never accept from any other litigant,” she said.

Judge Reyes’ ruling against Trump’s executive order is expected to face appeals, setting up another legal battle over the Biden-appointed judge’s decision and its implications for military policy.

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