An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Protect constituents at risk of passport invalidation by the Trump regime

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I'm writing to follow up on my earlier message about the Supreme Court’s shadow-docket order allowing enforcement of the federal passport policy affecting transgender people. As of this morning, the U.S. State Department quietly updated its public guidance to say: “A passport is valid for travel until its date of expiration, until you replace it, or until we invalidate it under federal regulations.” This language appears on the State Department’s “Sex Marker in Passports” page and represents a shift from prior wording that reassured holders their documents would remain valid until expiration. Travel Journalist Erin Reed documented the change and reports that the administration is actively discussing potential revocations—particularly for people with X markers and those who received passports under the injunction via the attestation process. Her write-up is here: “Trump Admin Quietly Changes State Department Page To Indicate It May Invalidate Trans Passports.” Erin in the Morning+1 I signed that attestation. I respectfully request that your office: Open a constituent casework inquiry with the State Department to confirm whether attestation-issued passports are being flagged for revocation, and whether any revocations have begun or are planned. Provide periodic updates to affected constituents on any policy moves or timelines the Department shares with you. Consider a public statement urging the Department to refrain from blanket invalidations and to preserve the validity of already-issued passports. Coordinate with California’s delegation and relevant committees to ensure oversight of any contemplated revocation process. Thank you for your attention and for monitoring this on behalf of constituents who may face immediate travel and safety impacts.

▶ Created on November 14 by Trans Rights Are Human Rights

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