A new federal passport rule proposed by the government is facing opposition from Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of attorneys general from 11 states. They argue that the rule would violate the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals, preventing them from obtaining passports that accurately reflect their gender identity. The coalition highlights that these changes hinder safe travel, as revealing one's gender identity can lead to discrimination or danger in some locations. The rule stems from a directive issued by President Trump, contradicting existing laws that have allowed individuals to change gender markers on legal documents without medical documentation.
The proposed changes to passport application requirements would violate the rights of transgender and non-binary Americans, preventing them from obtaining passports that reflect their gender identities.
This directive violates current medical standards and scientific research, and it ignores the existence of intersex people, infringing on the rights of trans and non-binary individuals.
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