Transgender and Selective Service? Will someone like Jazz Jennings have to sign up for selective service at 18?

"Transgender and Selective Service? Will someone like Jazz Jennings have to sign up for selective service at 18?"

Well this is something that's in a great deal of flux right now.

1. In the past I would have said "Yes", but also explained that the U.S. military considers transsexual people unfit for military duty.

2. However, the Dept of Defense is in the process of updating it's policies and is expected to drop the ban on transgender people serving openly. This could happen anytime in the next 6 months.

3. At the same time Congress is in the process of expanding Selective Service to include women.

So, taking all of that into account, YES, she will have to register, but so will EVERYBODY turning 18.

EDIT: And don't forget trans men. For years trans men who transitioned before age 18 were being advised to sign up with Selective Service. This article explains why:

http://ftmguide.org/selectiveservice.html

In short, to prevent being denied various federal benefits, grants etc, it's best to just sign up and avoid any possible later hassle.

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