Almost simultaneously with Albania’s Parliament approving the highly debated and contested Gender Equality Bill with 77 votes in favor and 36 against, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a new rule requiring that the gender marker on American passports correspond to the holder’s biological sex.
The decision represents a major setback for the transgender and non-binary community, which views this policy as a violation of constitutional rights.
In its order, the Supreme Court stated that the designation of gender at birth “does not conflict with the principles of equal protection,” describing it as a “historical fact” rather than an act of discrimination.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reacted sharply, calling the ruling “heartbreaking” and warning that it increases the risk of transgender individuals facing violence and harassment during international travel.
The new rule overturns changes introduced during Joe Biden’s presidency, which allowed citizens to select an “X” gender option — a designation designed to accommodate transgender and non-binary individuals.
This marks the second time the Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration policy directly affecting the transgender community, following an earlier decision to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Although the ruling is temporary, it represents another legal victory for President Trump and his conservative agenda.
