Judge says Trump administration can’t limit passport sex markers for many transgender, nonbinary people
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Judge Blocks Trump's Two-Gender Passport Policy Nationwide
Above: A person is holding a U.S. passport with the Department of State logo visible. Image copyright: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
This ruling protects basic constitutional rights and prevents discrimination against transgender Americans. The policy forces people to "out" themselves every time they show their passports, creating real safety risks and psychological harm. The judge correctly found Trump's order lacks any legitimate government purpose and violates equal protection.
Pro-Trump narrative
The president has clear authority to set passport policy based on biological reality, not subjective gender identity. Recognizing only male and female genders protects women's rights and maintains scientific truth in government documents. This judicial overreach undermines executive authority and ignores the fundamental biological differences between sexes.