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10mo ago

Arkansas Supreme Court Removes 'X' Gender Marker from State IDs

The court's decision reverses a lower court ruling and impacts transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents.

Overview

  • The ruling reinstates a state law banning the 'X' gender option on IDs and driver's licenses.
  • The decision affects 387 driver's licenses and 167 state IDs currently using the 'X' marker.
  • Critics argue the change causes confusion and harm to those not fitting the gender binary.
  • Attorney General Tim Griffin supports the ruling, citing compliance with state law.
  • The ACLU of Arkansas had previously blocked the rule, citing potential harm to residents.