The US State Department has faced criticism for suspending the processing of passport applications from transgender Americans. This follows President Trump's executive order, which mandates the federal recognition of only two sexes: male and female. Consequently, passport applications from individuals whose gender identity does not align with their designated sex at birth will not be processed. Advocates argue that this policy not only violates the rights of transgender individuals but also poses a significant risk to their safety and ability to seek asylum due to potential discrimination they might face in the US.
The suspension follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, mandating federal recognition of only two sexes: male and female, impacting trans passport applications.
Many transgender Americans are now fearful that, without a passport, they are unable to leave the country and seek asylum against discrimination.
Advocates have called the executive order 'cruel' and 'lawless', stating it would stigmatize and discriminate against transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people.
The State Department confirmed the suspension of processing applications seeking a different sex marker, directly reflecting the executive order's constraints.
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