Summary
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling that allows transgender and nonbinary people to choose an "X" gender marker on their passports. This decision could affect how gender is marked in official documents.
Key Facts
- The request is to block a lower court ruling that changes how gender is identified on passports.
- Currently, applicants can select "X" as a gender option on passports, besides "male" or "female."
- The change means people aren't confined to choosing the gender on their birth certificate.
- Transgender and nonbinary people are directly affected by this court case.
- The Supreme Court's decision will play a significant role in the future of gender identification on passports.
