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Trump's 'Two Sexes' Executive Order Triggers Lawsuit, Halts 'X' Passport Markers

Jan 27, 2025, 06:27 AM

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on his first day in office, mandating that the U.S. government recognize only two sexes — male and female — defined at birth. This directive, titled 'Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government,' aims to eliminate federal funding for gender-affirming care and halt the issuance of passports with an 'X' gender marker for nonbinary individuals. The order has sparked fears within the transgender community and led to a lawsuit from a transgender woman in federal prison, who argues that the policy is discriminatory and endangers her safety. Legal experts predict that the order could impact schools by eradicating what they term 'radical gender ideology.' Trump's move is seen as part of a broader campaign promise to roll back protections for transgender individuals, with significant attention and financial investment during the election cycle.