More than 175 organizations advocating for women’s and transgender rights criticized President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring federal agencies to recognize only two sexes, male and female. The groups called the policy cruel and lawless, saying it puts marginalized communities at risk of harm and harassment by spreading misinformation and enforcing harmful gender stereotypes. Advocates argue that the order’s true intent is to discriminate against transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals. The signatories of the letter included organizations such as the National Women’s Law Center, Transgender Law Center, and MomsRising, among others. The order asserts that there are only two sexes, male and female, and rescinds support for individuals who identify differently. It also challenges the interpretation of a 2020 Supreme Court ruling by the Biden administration and seeks to protect single-sex spaces. Critics argue that the order could lead to legal challenges and further marginalize vulnerable communities. Experts point out that gender identity and biological sex can be complex and not always align, highlighting the diversity of human experiences. Advocates stress that all individuals, including transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, deserve equal rights and respect. They vow to continue fighting for the rights of all women despite the executive order’s attempt to undermine transgender rights.
Trump’s executive order identifies only two sexes, which advocates view as a threat.
