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US vs Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth

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120 anti-trans bills have already been filed across the United States before 2025 has even started

The number surpasses the number of bills filed in advance of 2024, a historically hostile year towards trans individuals.

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News

7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump

Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.

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Montana issues rule banning gender marker changes on birth certificates

The new rule mirrors an old rule which was defeated in court.

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Law

Arkansas sued over new restrictions on driver's license gender markers

Transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents are suing over a new policy that makes it nearly impossible to change their gender marker and bans the use of a gender-neutral one.

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Politics

Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.

gender marker changes

120 anti-trans bills have already been filed across the United States before 2025 has even started

The number surpasses the number of bills filed in advance of 2024, a historically hostile year towards trans individuals.

Policy Clarified for Vets Changing Gender Markers

Kansas to Allow Gender Marker Change on Birth Certificates

The change comes after trans Kansans represented by Lambda Legal filed suit.

Trans Women Sue Alabama for Gender Marker Change

After being denied by the DMV, three trans women are suing to legally get their IDs changed.

Montana court blocks enforcement of ban on gender marker changes

A state district court granted a preliminary injunction blocking prohibitions on changes on the gender markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates.

Indiana Is Trying to Make it Harder to Change Gender Markers on IDs

The state will no longer offer gender-neutral licenses until the new rules are in place.

Social Security Makes It Easier for Trans Folks

It will be easier for transgender people to obtain Social Security cards that reflect their accurate gender, while Australia formally embraced a third gender.

Montana issues rule banning gender marker changes on birth certificates

The new rule mirrors an old rule which was defeated in court.

Ohio Supreme Court punts on transgender people changing their birth certificates

Experts hold little hope for trans individuals attempting to change their gender markers in the red state.

New York City Offers Gender-Neutral Birth Certificate Option

Also, New Yorkers will no longer have to get a health care provider's OK to change a gender marker.

Is the Trump Administration Trying to Discourage Trans Travelers?

Policy regarding gender markers on passports has not changed, but new language seems designed to create confusion.

Arkansas sued over new restrictions on driver's license gender markers

Transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents are suing over a new policy that makes it nearly impossible to change their gender marker and bans the use of a gender-neutral one.

Chris Christie Laughs About Veto of Trans Birth Certificate Bill

A bill making it easier to change gender markers would solve a serious problem for trans people, but the governor thinks it's a laughing matter.

Judge Blocks Montana Ban on Birth Certificate Gender Changes

Judge Michael Moses said his earlier order to revert to a simple process to change the gender marker was "clear as a bell."

Trans Kansans Can Intervene in Lawsuit Over Driver's Licenses, Judge Rules

They can make their voices heard as the state's Republican attorney general seeks to deny them the right to change the gender marker on their licenses.

A Transgender Champion in Washington, D.C.

A key figure in getting the gender marker change on passports nearly a decade ago, Harper Jean Tobin is now focused on helping sex workers and fighting Trump.

Illinois Lawmakers Send Pro-LGBT Bills to Governor

One would make it easier to change the gender marker on birth certificates; the other would outlaw the use of anti-LGBT "panic" as defense against a murder charge.

Florida Democrats to Biden: Block trans license ban with Real ID Act

A letter signed by every member of the Florida Democratic congressional delegation calls upon President Joe Biden to use the 2005 law to block a ban on changing driver's license gender markers.

Forced Out A Real ID problem for trans people

Changing one's name and gender marker privately can be tricky if you're transgender, and a new law designed to thwart terrorists is about to make it a lot trickier. Part 10 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series

Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.

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The number surpasses the number of bills filed in advance of 2024, a historically hostile year towards trans individuals.

Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.

The change comes after trans Kansans represented by Lambda Legal filed suit.

After being denied by the DMV, three trans women are suing to legally get their IDs changed.

A state district court granted a preliminary injunction blocking prohibitions on changes on the gender markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates.

The state will no longer offer gender-neutral licenses until the new rules are in place.

It will be easier for transgender people to obtain Social Security cards that reflect their accurate gender, while Australia formally embraced a third gender.

The new rule mirrors an old rule which was defeated in court.

Experts hold little hope for trans individuals attempting to change their gender markers in the red state.

Also, New Yorkers will no longer have to get a health care provider's OK to change a gender marker.

Policy regarding gender markers on passports has not changed, but new language seems designed to create confusion.

Transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents are suing over a new policy that makes it nearly impossible to change their gender marker and bans the use of a gender-neutral one.

A bill making it easier to change gender markers would solve a serious problem for trans people, but the governor thinks it's a laughing matter.

Judge Michael Moses said his earlier order to revert to a simple process to change the gender marker was "clear as a bell."

They can make their voices heard as the state's Republican attorney general seeks to deny them the right to change the gender marker on their licenses.

A key figure in getting the gender marker change on passports nearly a decade ago, Harper Jean Tobin is now focused on helping sex workers and fighting Trump.

One would make it easier to change the gender marker on birth certificates; the other would outlaw the use of anti-LGBT "panic" as defense against a murder charge.

A letter signed by every member of the Florida Democratic congressional delegation calls upon President Joe Biden to use the 2005 law to block a ban on changing driver's license gender markers.

Changing one's name and gender marker privately can be tricky if you're transgender, and a new law designed to thwart terrorists is about to make it a lot trickier. Part 10 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.