Trump's Executive Order Redefines Federal Gender Policies

The order restricts gender identity recognition in federal policies, sparking legal and societal debates over its implications.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order affirming the federal government's recognition of only two sexes, male and female, based on biological characteristics.
The order reverses Biden-era policies that expanded protections for gender identity and directs federal agencies to adjust regulations and documents accordingly.
Critics argue the policy could harm transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals, with potential impacts on mental health, identity documentation, and access to gender-specific facilities.
Supporters claim the order restores clarity and fairness in single-sex spaces, such as prisons and shelters, and aligns federal policies with biological definitions of sex.
The order has drawn legal challenges and resistance from some state and local authorities, who cite conflicts with existing anti-discrimination laws.