A Massachusetts federal judge has halted the Trump administration's decision to remove the X gender marker from U.S. passports and to prevent passport holders from changing their gender markers. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to review a case that could allow businesses to refuse coverage for PrEP and other preventive healthcare services, stemming from religious objections. Such a ruling might dismantle protections under the ACA for essential health services and raise concerns over access for vulnerable populations, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community.
The importance of protecting identity is underscored by the federal court stopping the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate the option for an X gender marker on U.S. passports, affirming the rights of trans individuals.
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a pivotal case regarding PrEP coverage, the implications of religious exemptions threaten not only access to preventative health services for the LGBTQ+ community but also challenge broader healthcare protections established by Obamacare.
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