弗吉尼亚州联邦法官宣布美国军方禁止艾滋病毒抗体阳性应征的禁令违宪。 Virginia federal judge declares US military's HIV-positive enlistment ban unconstitutional.

维吉尼亚州一名联邦法官裁定,美国军方禁止艾滋病毒抗体阳性者参军的禁令违宪。 A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that the US military's ban on HIV-positive individuals joining the military is unconstitutional. 法官引用了改变艾滋病毒治疗的现代医学进步,使艾滋病毒抗体呈阳性、具有无法检测到的病毒载荷的个人能够履行所有军事任务,包括在全世界部署。 The judge cited modern medical advancements that have transformed the treatment of HIV, allowing asymptomatic HIV-positive individuals with undetectable viral loads to perform all military duties, including worldwide deployment. 该裁决认为,该政策助长了目前对艾滋病毒抗体阳性者的污名化,阻碍了征兵目标。 The ruling contends that the policy contributes to the ongoing stigma surrounding HIV-positive individuals and hampers military recruitment goals.