Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Discriminatory Passport Policy
The Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration's request to stay a preliminary injunction in the case Orr v. Trump. This decision permits the government to enforce a passport policy that discriminates against transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals while the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) continues to challenge it.
Impact on Transgender and Nonbinary Communities
“This is a heartbreaking setback for the freedom of all people to be themselves, and fuel on the fire the Trump administration is stoking against transgender people and their constitutional rights. Forcing transgender people to carry passports that out them against their will increases the risk that they will face harassment and violence and adds to the considerable barriers they already face in securing freedom, safety, and acceptance. We will continue to fight this policy and work for a future where no one is denied self-determination over their identity.”
— Jon Davidson, Senior Counsel for the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project
Legal Concerns Raised by ACLU
“This decision will cause immediate, widespread, and irreparable harm to all those who are being denied accurate identity documents.”
— Jessie Rossman, Legal Director of the ACLU of Massachusetts
The policy intensifies challenges faced by transgender and related communities, heightening risks of harassment and limiting their ability to live openly and safely.
Ongoing Legal Action
The ACLU remains committed to fighting the passport policy, striving to ensure that no person is denied the right to self-identify on official documents.
Author’s Summary: The Supreme Court's decision allows enforcement of a passport policy discriminating against transgender and nonbinary individuals, intensifying legal battles over identity and civil rights.