The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration, allowing them to keep in place a policy regarding how gender is displayed on passports. This means the government can continue to show a person’s sex at birth on their passport while a legal challenge to the policy continues.
The court’s decision, supported by its conservative justices, stated that showing the sex at birth is simply a historical fact and does not unfairly treat anyone differently.
Dissenting justices expressed concern that this policy could put transgender individuals at risk. They argued that passports not matching a person’s gender identity could lead to problems like harassment or even violence.
The Trump administration argued that control over passports is a key part of managing foreign affairs. Supporters of the policy believe it is important to maintain a clear and consistent standard for identification documents. White House officials have praised the court’s decision as a step toward removing progressive gender ideology from government practices. They believe there are only two sexes, and the Justice Department will continue to defend this view.
