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Last week, the State Department provided guidance on the use of sex markers stipulating that the department will no longer issue U.S. passports or Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) with an “X” marker.
Key Points:
Additional Information: Applicants requesting an “X” marker or a sex marker different from the sex marker assigned at birth may experience delays getting a passport and may receive requests for more information. New passports issued by the State Department will match the applicant’s biological sex at birth based on supporting documents and previous passport records.
BAL is monitoring this guidance and litigation related to the underlying executive order.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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