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Michael's avatar

Finally! A piece of good news post-Skrmetti. I don't know Judge Kobick but we all owe the judge our thanks

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David J. Sharp's avatar

Brava!

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Michael's avatar

🎉🎉🎉

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Kate R's avatar

I didn't *really* expect her to go back on it, given the findings of animus, but still good to see.

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Dtss's avatar

I am applying for my passport. There are two options. Female or male. Whatever protections are in this ruling, are not being held at the State Department.

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wes's avatar

There is an attestation form the class members have to submit with the application. You indicate X on the attestation form and are instructed to leave the sex field blank on the application. Not perfect but they are currently being issued with X to class members.

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Dtss's avatar

Thank you! Truly appreciated. There is no obvious information regarding sex class alternatives to M/F. Not that I could find in the instructions. Again, thank you!🤩

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Anne Kiefer's avatar

👏👏👏👏

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Susan Linehan's avatar

Bravo. More judges need to add "animus" to their toolkit, as so much going on is clearly motivated by it, even if the Extremes don't seem to be noticing that persecuting people (whether or not a protected class) because you find it politically expedient to hate them is not really the way to run a country.

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janinsanfran's avatar

These judges are tough, considering the shit show that is uphill from them,

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ASBermant's avatar

Great to see the lower courts continuing to apply equitable relief.👍

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GeorgeC's avatar

Thank for for the update. Nice to have some good news on a Friday afternoon.

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