U.S. Appeals Court Revives Transgender Plaintiffs' Lawsuit Against Oklahoma's Birth Certificate Law

Jun 19, 2024, 06:19 PM

A U.S. appeals court has revived a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that prohibits transgender individuals from changing their birth certificates to reflect their gender identity. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding transgender rights in the United States. The law, which has faced criticism from various advocacy groups, prevents transgender people from aligning their legal documents with their gender identity, impacting their access to services and recognition. Transgender plaintiffs argue that the ban on changing birth certificates is discriminatory.