Federal judge blocks Trump admin's gender-restrictive passport policy
The State Department can't enforce the policy denying gender marker changes or the X marker while a lawsuit against it proceeds, the judge ruled.
April 18, 2025
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Here are all of Trump's executive orders that have targeted transgender people — so far
He's going after diversity programs, transgender students, and more with executive orders that will most definitely be contested in court.
February 2, 2025
Arkansas Supreme Court stays ruling preventing X gender markers on driver’s licenses
Trans, nonbinary, and intersexed residents are no longer able to accurately represent their gender identity.
June 26, 2024
New York to Offer ‘X’ Gender Marker on Driver's Licenses
This is a major win for nonbinary New Yorkers.
November 18, 2020
New York to Introduce ‘X’ Gender Marker on Public Assistance Forms
The move, expected by January 1, comes after a 2021 lawsuit, creating a more inclusive process for nonbinary individuals seeking state aid.
October 6, 2023
Marco Rubio's State Department won't issue passports with X gender markers
It also has forbidden sex changes on existing passports, in accordance with Donald Trump's "two genders" executive order.
January 23, 2025
Almost 5,000 New Yorkers have 'X' gender markers on their IDs
The Gender Recognition Act of 2022 made a third gender option available on state-issued identification in New York.
May 17, 2024
New York I.D. Cards Will Soon Feature X Gender Marker Option
Changing names, sex designation, and birth certificates will also be easier due to the state's Gender Recognition Act.
May 30, 2022
Court Orders State Dept. to Reconsider Passport for Intersex Vet
Dana Zzyym wants a passport with an X gender marker, which the State Department has refused to issue during a five-year court battle.
May 13, 2020
U.S. Passports to Include X Gender Option Starting in April
The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.
March 31, 2022
U.S. Issues First Passport With Third Gender Option
The third option, an X marker, will be available to passport applicants starting next year.
October 27, 2021
Limited gender markers add hurdles for nonbinary people
While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.
April 12, 2024
Over 80 U.S. House members rally against Trump's anti-transgender passport policy
Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.
March 17, 2025
Intersex Veteran Sues Over Passport Gender Marker
Dana Zzyym says being forced to select a gender on passport applications violates their constitutional rights.
October 27, 2015
New York City Offers Gender-Neutral Birth Certificate Option
Also, New Yorkers will no longer have to get a health care provider's OK to change a gender marker.
October 9, 2018
Social Security Will Allow Users to Select Own Gender Marker
LGBTQ+ groups applauded the move, which eliminates the need to provide documentation of gender.
October 20, 2022
Denmark slaps U.S. with travel advisory for transgender travelers
The Nordic nation joins a growing list of countries warning trans folks visiting the U.S.
March 24, 2025
Germany issues warning for transgender & nonbinary people traveling to the U.S.
A German official confirmed the government’s alert to The Advocate.
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March 5, 2025
These 9 countries have issued trans travel advisories to the U.S.
Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.
April 7, 2025
It Just Became Less Terrifying to Travel While Nonbinary
No one should be terrified to go through airport security.
February 16, 2019
Mother Calls Out Delta for Lack of Gender Options for Nonbinary Child
A few years ago, Delta was one of several airlines that said it would be more inclusive to nonbinary travelers.
January 11, 2022