Trump Policy Changes Passport Gender
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Feb 21, 2025 · Last updated Feb 22, 2025
The new policy by the Donald Trump administration regarding gender markers on passports could lead to increased discrimination and bureaucratic hurdles for transgender individuals, potentially affecting their ability to travel and work internationally. This event highlights a shift in government policy that may impact various sectors, including legal and human rights, and could lead to further lawsuits against the United States government.
Hunter Schafer, a transgender actress, revealed that her newly issued U.S. passport lists her gender as 'Male' despite her selecting 'Female' on the application. This change is attributed to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which mandates that official U.S. documents recognize only male and female genders based on sex assigned at birth. Schafer expressed shock and frustration, anticipating difficulties when traveling internationally. The policy has drawn condemnation from transgender advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign, and the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration, the United States — United States Department of State, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, arguing the policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional. This marks a reversal of a previous policy under former President Joe Biden, which allowed individuals to self-select their gender, including an 'X' option.
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