The Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to enforce a policy requiring passports to list sex at birth, pausing a lower-court order that had allowed male, female or X markers to match applicants' gender identity. In an unsigned order, the conservative majority said the rule is not discriminatory and cited deference in foreign affairs; the three liberal justices dissented, warning of increased risk of violence and harassment for transgender people. The case continues as plaintiffs and advocates describe safety harms, while administration lawyers defend the policy’s accuracy.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.