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ACLU Challenges Trump's Passport Gender Policy in Court

9/29/2025

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Following President Trump's inauguration, U.S. passports began recognizing only male and female genders based on birth sex.
Trans couple Carma Bell Marshall and Alexander Griggs say mismatched IDs raise safety concerns when traveling.
The ACLU's Orr v. Trump lawsuit pauses enforcement of the new passport policy.
The Supreme Court may soon decide the injunction's future.

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Story summary

Following President Trump's inauguration, U.S. passports began recognizing only male and female genders based on birth sex.
Trans couple Carma Bell Marshall and Alexander Griggs say mismatched IDs raise safety concerns when traveling.
The ACLU's Orr v. Trump lawsuit pauses enforcement of the new passport policy.
The Supreme Court may soon decide the injunction's future.