Judge Blocks Trump's Restrictive Passport Policy | JQJO

A federal judge has expanded a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's restrictive passport sex marker policy. The ruling allows transgender and nonbinary individuals without a passport, or needing a new one, to choose a male, female, or 'X' marker, instead of being limited to their assigned birth gender. Judge Julia Kobick rejected the administration's arguments, finding the policy likely violates constitutional rights to equal protection. The White House hasn't yet commented on the decision, which affects thousands of Americans and remains in effect while the lawsuit proceeds.