Stone v. Trump
| Stone, et al v. Trump, et al | |
|---|---|
| Court | United States District Court for the District of Maryland |
| Decided | Pending (filed August 28, 2017) |
| Defendants | Donald Trump James Mattis Ryan McCarthy Richard Spencer Heather Wilson |
| Plaintiffs | Brock Stone Kate Cole Theodore D’Atri Seven Ero George Teagan Gilbert Tommie Parker ACLU of Maryland John Doe |
| Citation | 1:17-cv-02459-MJG |
| Court membership | |
| Judge sitting | Marvin J. Garbis |
Stone v. Trump (1:17-cv-02459-MJG) was a lawsuit filed on August 28, 2017, in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The lawsuit alleged that President Donald Trump's ban on transgender personnel joining the U.S. military violated their equal protection and due process rights. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland filed the suit on behalf of Petty Officer First Class Brock Stone, an 11-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, and several other transgender service members. In addition to President Trump, the suit named as defendants the Secretaries of Defense (James Mattis), the Army (Ryan McCarthy, acting), the Navy (Richard Spencer), and the Air Force (Heather Wilson).: 1