Florida Revokes Trans Activist's License After Gender Marker Change

The state invalidated James Rose's updated ID, citing fraud and a violation of Florida law, after a TikTok video revealed a loophole in the process.

James Rose, a nonbinary activist, used a passport's self-identified gender marker to change their Florida driver's license gender to female, exploiting a legal loophole.
Rose's TikTok video, where they celebrated the change and criticized Florida's restrictive policies, prompted state officials to investigate the update.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles canceled Rose's license, issuing a replacement listing their gender as male and citing potential fraud in the application process.
Florida officials announced a broader audit of similar cases and plans to remind local tax offices of the state's strict gender marker policies.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions over transgender rights in Florida, where recent laws have tightened restrictions on gender identity recognition.