Supreme Court says Trump administration can enforce passport restrictions around gender

Legal & Policy - Supreme Court rules Trump administration can require individuals to identify as male or female based on sex at birth on passports [1] - Critics view the ruling as a major blow to transgender rights [2] - The court argues displaying sex at birth is similar to displaying country of birth, not differential treatment [2] - Justice Jackson dissents, highlighting the difficult choice transgender Americans face: use gender-incongruent passports and risk harassment, or avoid activities requiring a passport [5][6] - The passport policy, previously blocked by lower courts, is now in effect while legal challenges continue [7] Impact on Transgender Individuals - Transgender individuals may face harassment or bodily invasions if using passports that do not align with their gender identity [6] - They may also be limited in activities such as travel, opening bank accounts, renting cars, or starting new jobs if a passport is required [6]