A federal judge's ruling has allowed transgender and nonbinary Americans the option to choose male, female, or 'X' identification markers on passports. This decision by U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick blocks a Trump administration policy that narrowly defined sex markers, asserting that the policy violated constitutional rights to equal protection. Initially impacting only six individuals, the ruling has been expanded to include all nonbinary and transgender individuals without passports or needing updates. The government failed to present evidence that this ruling would harm executive functions or international relations.
"The ruling from U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick allows transgender or nonbinary individuals to request a male, female, or 'X' marker on their passports."
"Kobick's decision expanded a previous injunction to encompass all transgender and nonbinary individuals lacking a valid passport, thereby affirming their constitutional rights."
#transgender-rights #passport-policy #federal-court-ruling #nonbinary-identification #civil-liberties
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