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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Passport Policy for Transgender Rights

6/18/2025

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A federal judge in Boston has made a significant ruling, blocking the Trump administration's passport policy that denied transgender and nonbinary individuals the right to have passports that reflect their true gender identity. Judge Julia Kobick's decision not only expands a prior injunction but also stands as a beacon of hope in the fight for transgender rights amidst troubling government rollbacks.

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Story summary

A federal judge in Boston has made a significant ruling, blocking the Trump administration's passport policy that denied transgender and nonbinary individuals the right to have passports that reflect their true gender identity. Judge Julia Kobick's decision not only expands a prior injunction but also stands as a beacon of hope in the fight for transgender rights amidst troubling government rollbacks.