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Passport applications got more complicated for transgender Americans under new Trump policy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order limiting the definition of gender, which impacts transgender passport applications, causing confusion and distress for many individuals like Mellow and others seeking passports.
The State Department ceased issuing passports with the 'X' gender marker and halted gender marker changes, affecting numerous transgender and nonbinary individuals.
A group, including ACLU lawyers, filed a lawsuit against the new policy, claiming it discriminates against transgender individuals and violates their rights.
Families, like that of Elise Flatland, face uncertainty as passport applications for transgender children are delayed, impacting their ability to seek necessary care abroad.