Montana Faces Legal Challenge Over Transgender Birth Certificate Policy

Two transgender women have sued Montana for its restrictive policy on amending sex designations on birth certificates and driver's licenses.

The lawsuit targets Montana's 2022 rule that limits changes to sex designation on official documents unless the original entry was incorrect due to a clerical error.
Jessica Kalarchik and another plaintiff, identified only as 'Jane Doe,' argue the policy infringes on their rights and exposes them to discrimination.
Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services defends the policy, citing the immutability of biological sex as defined by recent legislation.
The American Civil Liberties Union represents the plaintiffs, asserting that the state's actions violate privacy and free speech rights.
Previous judicial rulings against similar restrictions have not deterred Montana from enforcing its current policies.