A federal judge, Julia Kobick, partially blocked a Trump administration policy banning “X” markers on passports for nonbinary individuals, siding with the ACLU’s lawsuit. The ruling allows six transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs to obtain passports reflecting their gender identity, citing the policy’s irrational prejudice and failure to meet legal scrutiny. The ACLU plans to extend this victory to all transgender Americans, asserting that the policy creates harmful barriers and undermines equal protection under the law.
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Nearly a dozen injured after 400-person NYC yacht strikes Manhattan dock
Nearly a dozen people were injured when a mega-yacht carrying about 400 passengers struck a dock on the Hudson River in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon. Nine individuals were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, and no fatalities have been reported; the yacht was later towed to a nearby dock, with its condition currently unknown. Need More Context? 🔎
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