The Supreme Court’s conservative justices are at it again, making life harder for transgender Americans with their latest passport policy decision.

In a move that’s become all too familiar, the court’s six conservative justices have essentially green-lit a Trump-era policy that would force trans and non-binary individuals to display their sex assigned at birth on passports - effectively erasing their true gender identity.

A Dissent for the Ages

Enter Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the queen of calling out judicial nonsense. In a fiery dissent joined by Justices Sotomayor and Kagan, she didn’t just disagree - she dragged her conservative colleagues for “misunderstanding the assignment”.

The Real Human Cost

This isn’t just bureaucratic paperwork. For many trans travelers, a passport that doesn’t match their gender can mean dangerous exposure, potential harassment, and profound emotional distress when crossing borders. The court’s decision essentially says trans lives are an inconvenience.

A Pattern of Discrimination

This isn’t an isolated incident. From blocking gender-affirming care to challenging trans athletes’ rights, the Supreme Court has been systematically chipping away at transgender protections. What’s next? A return to the dark ages of gender representation?

The message is clear: in the eyes of this Supreme Court, trans Americans are still fighting for the most basic recognition of their identity.