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Judge Strikes Down Trump Passport Policy for Trans Rights

6/20/2025

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A federal judge in Boston has struck down a Trump-era passport policy, empowering transgender and intersex individuals to secure passports that reflect their true gender identity. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick deemed the policy a violation of equal protection rights, providing a crucial lifeline that upholds the dignity and safety of trans Americans during turbulent legal times.

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A federal judge in Boston has struck down a Trump-era passport policy, empowering transgender and intersex individuals to secure passports that reflect their true gender identity. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick deemed the policy a violation of equal protection rights, providing a crucial lifeline that upholds the dignity and safety of trans Americans during turbulent legal times.