Source in pic: https://homestead.social/@lily/113878607769958499
Secondary confirmation: https://bsky.app/profile/erinryanhey.bsky.social/post/3lggfjx55vk2w
Anecdotally, I've seen several more reports.
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Did the US ever issue passports with an
Xgender marker for its own citizens? I didn't think they had, so what this reads like to me is that I, an Australian, would be detained at the border.It's also a more extreme act than mere confiscation if it's being done to American citizens. I'll also note that the
Xgender marker is, in part, intended for use by intersex people. Alongside the recent EO erasing us from public life, from using any bathrooms.I don't know, I guess the point I'm trying to make is please have solidarity for us intersex folks. Please talk about us, about how it may be affecting us.
The US did issue passports with an x gender marker. The first one was issued in 2021 after a lawsuit, and the option was on the official paperwork in 2022. Most would usually advise against doing so as many countries do not recognize the X gender, and would deny entry as a result. Be aware of where you want to travel and that those countries are accepting before you commit to the X marker.
That was before the newest administration. It remains to be seen how things will play out in future as many executive orders will be blocked in the courts. Executive orders are the lowest tier federal legislation, overruled by nearly everything else.