Arkansas Supreme Court Bans 'X' Gender Option on ID Cards
The Arkansas Supreme Court reinstated a state law banning the use of 'X' as an option for gender identification on state ID cards, causing debate around transgender health care for kids and similar bans in other states.
Key Points
- Arkansas Supreme Court eliminated 'X' gender option
- Debate around transgender health care for kids
- Similar bans in other states
Pros
- Reinstates state law
- Brings identification rules into compliance with state law
Cons
- Limits gender identification options for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary individuals