Transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs appeared in court on Tuesday to challenge the Trump administration’s new policy requiring passports to reflect sex assigned at birth. Ash Lazarus Orr, a West Virginian transgender man, is the lead plaintiff in the case. Orr rushed to update his passport to reflect his identity but was denied due to the new policy. The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of the policy. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit on behalf of transgender and nonbinary Americans, arguing that the policy puts them at risk while traveling. The Trump administration defends the policy, stating that the president has the authority to set these rules. Orr shared his experience of facing challenges while traveling due to conflicting gender identification on his documents. The judge heard close to two hours of testimony and will issue a ruling at a later date. This case highlights the ongoing battle for equal rights for transgender and nonbinary individuals in the U.S. and the impact of policies that limit their ability to travel safely and comfortably.
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