Trump to Issue Order Affirming There Are Only Two Genders | US News
The administration of Donald Trump plans to officially recognize only two genders: male and female.
This initiative will be part of a series of executive orders that the newly inaugurated president intends to sign on his first day back in the White House.
Branded as one of the two “common sense” orders, this directive will cease all federal funding or recognition of varying gender identities.
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The classification of male and female will be determined based on biological characteristics such as the presence of eggs or sperm, rather than chromosomes.
According to the order, correctional facilities and places like shelters for migrants and survivors of sexual assault would segregate individuals by sex according to this standard.
Officials have indicated that this order will also affect federal identification documents, including passports.
Furthermore, the decree will prevent governmental agencies and workplaces from requiring that transgender individuals be addressed by their chosen pronouns.
Trump’s team argues that such requirements infringe upon the First Amendment’s protections of free speech and religion.
The second “common sense” directive will abolish federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
As part of this action, there will be monthly evaluations by relevant agencies to determine the future of existing DEI programs and whether they should be terminated.
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During a rally on Sunday preceding his inauguration, Trump announced plans to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.
This action reverses parts of an executive order implemented by President Joe Biden on his first day in office four years ago.
Throughout his campaign, Trump has been outspoken against expanding rights and support for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
The directive does not seem to create a nationwide mandate regarding the use of bathrooms by transgender individuals or their participation in sports, although many states have enacted legislation concerning these matters.
Prior to Trump’s entry into the Oval Office, civil rights organizations were already preparing legal challenges against his proposed restrictions.
“We will persist in our efforts to protect trans rights across the country,” stated Ash Orr, spokesperson for Advocates for Trans Equality, as they anticipated such an order last week.
