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Trump’s “Two Sexes” Order and the Fight Over Passport Gender Markers
Executive Order 14168 directed federal agencies to recognize only two sexes. The passport policy it produced is now in effect while litigation continues.
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Executive Order 14168 directed federal agencies to recognize only two sexes. The passport policy it produced is now in effect while litigation continues.
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