Transgender women still have to register for the military draft, regardless of whether they have transitioned, Metro Weekly reported.
“U.S. citizens or immigrants who are born male and changed their gender to female are still required to register,” according to the Selective Service website. Per this stipulation, transgender men do not need to register for the draft upon turning 18.
The policy – though not new – has been highlighted after the Selective Service reminded parents on Twitter to have children register. That tweet included a link to the Selective Service website that describes who must register.
“Parents, if your son is an only son and the last male in your family to carry the family name, he is still required to register with SSS. Learn more about who needs to register,” the Oct. 7 tweet said.
Currently, trans people can serve in the U.S. military.
The White House last year suggested all Americans should be included in the draft, Fox News reported.
“The administration supports section 513 and the registration requirement for all citizens, which further ensures a military selective system that is fair and just,” the White House said last year when Congress considered, but did not pass, a National Defense Authorization Act provision requiring women to register. But Biden ultimately signed the bill without the requirement.
