DEVELOPING: Supreme Court Upholds Trump Policy Banning Gender Options on Passports

Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds Trump Policy on Passport Gender Options The US Supreme Court has allowed President Trump's plan to proceed, requiring passport applicants to list their sex as designated on their birth certificate. This decision overturns a lower court order, allowing applicants to choose their own gender identity. The ruling was issued on November 6, 2025. The policy change will impact transgender and non-binary individuals who have been able to request a passport that reflects their gender identity since 2021 under President Biden. The government has allowed citizens to request a passport with a different sex marker for over 30 years. The decision comes after a nationwide group of plaintiffs, led by Ashton Orr, a transgender man, argued that Trump's policy would cause harm. However, the Supreme Court has allowed the policy to move forward. This decision will take effect immediately, and passport applicants will be required to list their sex as designated on their birth certificate. The impact on transgender and non-binary individuals is currently unclear. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.