In a significant legal ruling, a federal judge has blocked a policy from the Trump administration that sought to limit passport gender markers to only two options, thereby making it possible for transgender and nonbinary individuals to obtain US passports that align with their gender identity. The judge stated that the government cannot impose restrictions on passport gender markers for many transgender and nonbinary people. This ruling not only prevents the enforcement of the previous policy but also expands protections for transgender individuals seeking to navigate travel documentation. The decision is seen as a victory for advocates of transgender rights, affirming that identity should be supported and recognized in official documents.