How does the executive order affect families with transgender children seeking gender-affirming care?

The executive order impacts families with transgender children who are beginning or in the midst of gender-affirming care by restricting their ability to obtain passports that reflect their gender identity. These families have been seeking passports as a contingency plan in case they need to travel to other countries to receive or continue gender-affirming care that may be unavailable domestically. Unfortunately, these families are currently unable to secure the necessary documentation, effectively preventing them from accessing care options abroad. This situation creates additional barriers for transgender youth and their families who are already navigating complex healthcare challenges, leaving them without crucial travel options when domestic gender-affirming care may be restricted.