In an era marked by fierce political battles over identity, inclusivity, and the proper role of government in personal lives, President Donald Trump’s latest executive order has set off a firestorm of debate.

Among the more than 200 executive orders signed since his return to the White House this week, one directive stands out for its profound social impact: “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This order rescinds the option for gender-neutral “X” markers on passports—a policy initiative introduced during the Biden administration—and mandates that federal documents use a strict binary definition of gender. The move has far-reaching implications for non-binary, genderqueer, and other gender-diverse Americans, and it has ignited intense criticism from