“Don’t ask, don’t tell” is now subject to a federal court injunction

(ChattahBox US News)—- The odious and discriminatory policy of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” is now subject to a federal court injunction ordering the U.S. and the Department of Defense to immediately stop enforcement of the military policy. U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips, ruled last month that the DADT policy was not only unconstitutional, but it had a “direct and deleterious effect’’ on the military.

As ChattahBox previously reported, the Justice Department appealed Judge Phillips’ ruling, arguing that an injunction would disrupt the nation’s armed forces during a time of two wars. The federal government further argued that the Pentagon, the White House and Congress “are actively examining” the DADT issue, for an eventual repeal.

But Phillips was not persuaded by the government’s arguments, ordering an immediate ban on the policy that has resulted in thousands of qualified men and women being booted from the service, because of their sexual orientation.