Trump’s Gender Order Blocked by Federal Judge

Donald Trump’s executive order, signed in January, banned the use of non-binary gender markers like “X” on U.S. passports and declared only two legal genders. The move reversed Biden-era policies and impacted transgender and non-binary individuals, particularly in areas like prisons and identity documents.

However, a federal judge has now blocked the order. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick ruled that the policy likely violates constitutional protections, calling it discriminatory and lacking a valid governmental interest. The ACLU had sued on behalf of affected individuals, arguing the order endangered their safety and rights. Despite pushback from Trump’s administration, the ruling marks a significant setback for the controversial policy.