Selective Service law as its written specifically cites "male persons" stating who must register and who would be drafted.
The constitutionality of excluding women was decided in 1981 by the United States Supreme Court in Rostker v. Goldberg. The Court found that registering only men did not violate the due process clause of the Constitution. "The existence of the combat restrictions clearly indicates the basis for Congress' decision to exempt women from registration. The purpose of registration was to prepare for a draft of combat troops. Since women are excluded from combat, Congress concluded that they would not be needed in the event of a draft, and therefore decided not to register them."
Women are to be allowed in combat positions making Selective Service law discriminatory.



