US Supreme Court reverses verdict on gender selection in passports

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Donald Trump administration to reinstate a rule that will require passports to list a person's biological sex at birth. The ruling, meanwhile, suspends an order by a lower court in Massachusetts that originally blocked the change.

According to the BBC, the court says that listing sex at birth is not discriminatory and merely confirms a historical fact. This stance is in stark contrast to the Biden administration's policy, which introduced the option to choose a gender identity, including the "X" designation.

The decision has drawn criticism from liberal judges and activists who warn of discrimination and increased risk of violence against transgender people.

Among the plaintiffs are transgender and non-binary Americans who say the new rule exposes them to harassment.

The Trump administration is also pushing for restrictions on health care or sports participation for transgender people.

The Supreme Court's move is part of a broader strategy to reverse Biden's agenda on equality, diversity and the rights of the LGBTQ community.

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