A former Army commander who underwent a sex change operation was discriminated against by the U.S. government , a federal judge ruled Friday in an important victory for transgenders claiming bias in the workplace . Officials decline job offers after learning of transition . Ex - US Special Forces soldier David Schroer became Diane Sawyer . Judge finds discrimination on basis of gender . ACLU applauds ruling ; judge has no comment .
Officials decline job offers after learning of transition . Ex - US Special Forces soldier David Schroer became Diane Sawyer . Judge finds discrimination on basis of gender . ACLU applauds ruling ; judge has no comment .