Policy defers to Mattis, who recommends ban on transgender service
Nature of conversation between defense official and Trump kept private
First year in office marked by erosion of LGBT rights
Equality California, California AG sued Trump over policy
DOJ asks Fourth Circuit for stay on court orders
Judge denies DOJ's request for a temporary stay on accessions
DOJ argues plaintiffs lack standing to challenge new policy
Meanwhile ACLU says surgeries being cancelled, reenlistments denied
UPDATE: OutServe-SLDN and Lambda Legal intend to file lawsuits
LGBT groups file lawsuit as White House reportedly finalizes guidance