Transgender Americans are urged to update their passports following a court order that allows the State Department to process applications matching individuals’ gender identities. Previously facing barriers throughout the year, those with soon-to-expire or incorrect passports can now apply for accurate documentation. The ACLU has provided guidance on this process. There is a pressing need for timely applications, as the government may seek to lift the current injunction allowing these updates, particularly given concerns over potential rollbacks of transgender rights under the previous administration.
Trans and nonbinary Americans faced barriers to obtaining passports matching their gender identity for much of the year, creating travel fears and bureaucratic issues.
The ACLU provided clear steps for transgender individuals to correct their passports, ensuring compliance with the recent court order and aiding those who need accurate identification.
Urgency is stressed for trans individuals to update their passports as the government seeks to dissolve the injunction permitting these updates.
Legal and policy experts highlight the importance of timely applications, especially for those with expiring passports or outdated name and gender markers.
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