82 House Democrats "Demand" the Government Reject Trump's Anti-Trans Passport Policies

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Tue, March 18, 2025

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House of Representatives, all Democrats, have submitted a letter opposing the implementation of the Trump administration's anti-trans passport restrictions. After Trump signed a January executive order legally defining gender as male or female as assigned at birth,

The article discusses a letter sent by 82 House Democrats to the State Department, urging the rejection of former President Donald Trump's policies that would restrict transgender individuals from changing their gender markers on passports. These policies, which were part of Trump's broader anti-transgender initiatives, would require more stringent proof of gender transition, such as medical documentation, making the process more burdensome. The Democrats argue that these policies are discriminatory and could lead to significant distress and potential harm for transgender individuals. They call for the Biden administration to maintain or revert to more inclusive policies that recognize self-identified gender without excessive bureaucratic hurdles. The letter emphasizes the importance of affirming transgender identities and ensuring that government policies do not exacerbate the challenges faced by this community.

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