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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Transgender Passport Policy

9/10/2025

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A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration likely violates transgender individuals' equal protection rights regarding passport gender markers.
This ruling impacts six plaintiffs and supports a broader class action for all transgender individuals.
Judge George Russell condemned Trump's executive order for its discriminatory intent and insufficient justification.
The court temporarily halted the State Department's policy requiring passports to match birth sex.
Legal representatives celebrated the decision as a significant win for transgender rights, while the White House plans to appeal.

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A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration likely violates transgender individuals' equal protection rights regarding passport gender markers.
This ruling impacts six plaintiffs and supports a broader class action for all transgender individuals.
Judge George Russell condemned Trump's executive order for its discriminatory intent and insufficient justification.
The court temporarily halted the State Department's policy requiring passports to match birth sex.
Legal representatives celebrated the decision as a significant win for transgender rights, while the White House plans to appeal.