Shortly after returning to office, Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. The order defines gender strictly as male and female, based on biological sex.
As a result, the Biden-era policy allowing an ‘X’ gender marker on passports for non-binary individuals has been suspended, though existing ‘X’ passports remain valid for now. The order may also impact non-binary and intersex individuals.
Additionally, it directs that transgender women be placed in male prisons, citing concerns over safety and privacy. The decision has sparked mixed reactions—some support it, while others fear it could put transgender inmates at greater risk. The policy has ignited significant debate, particularly among LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.
