Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents are suing the state over its decision to no longer allow “X” to be listed instead of male or female on state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards
Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas asked a Pulaski County judge to halt the state's decision to reverse a practice that had been in place since 2010. The new emergency rule will also make it harder for a person to change their sex on the cards.
” Attorney General Tim Griffin said his office was reviewing the lawsuit and looked forward to defending the DFA in court. The lawsuit also argues that the new rule for IDs and driver's licenses will create inconsistencies with the plaintiffs' other documents. One of the plaintiffs, who is nonbinary, will have a Colorado birth certificate with an “X” but will be listed as female on their Arkansas license.
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