The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Trump’s policy requiring transgender individuals to list their sex as stated on their original birth certificate on passports. The decision, issued through an emergency order, allows the administration to proceed with the policy, which mandates that passport entries reflect the gender listed on the birth certificate.
Justice Thomas, writing for the majority, argued that the requirement does not violate equal protection principles, stating that displaying a person’s sex at birth is no more offensive than displaying their country of birth. The court’s reasoning emphasizes the government’s interest in maintaining accurate records and national security.
Opponents of the policy had argued that the requirement infringes on the rights of transgender individuals to accurately represent their gender identity on official documents. Legal experts have expressed concern that the ruling could lead to further restrictions on transgender rights, particularly in areas such as healthcare access and employment protections.