U.S. Reverses Policy on Passport Gender Markers
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The U.S. State Department has announced a new rule for passport gender markers. Transgender Americans must now use the sex listed on their original birth certificate.
This change reverses a policy from the previous decade. That earlier rule allowed applicants to update their passport gender by submitting a medical certification.
Officials stated the update is necessary for consistent and secure identification documents. The new policy will affect all passport applications from transgender individuals moving forward.