Federal Judges Block Trump Administration's Passport Policy Limiting Gender Markers for Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals
Multiple federal judges have ruled against the Trump administration's passport policy, allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to select gender markers that align with their identity.
Overview
Federal judges have blocked the Trump administration's policy limiting passport gender markers for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
The ruling allows individuals to choose male, female, or 'X' markers on their passports, regardless of their assigned sex at birth.
Judges cited violations of constitutional rights and lack of justification from the government for the policy change.
The ACLU supported the legal challenge, highlighting issues faced by transgender individuals with incorrect gender markers on passports.
This decision marks a significant victory for transgender rights, ensuring equal protection under the law for passport identification.
Analysis
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FAQ
The Trump administration introduced a policy requiring passports to only have M or F markers based on biological sex at birth, effectively limiting the use of the 'X' marker for transgender and nonbinary individuals[1].
The ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of seven plaintiffs challenging the policy, arguing it was discriminatory and violated constitutional rights.
A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration's policy, allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to choose gender markers that align with their identity[5].
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