Federal law and policy reinterpreted to recognize only binary biological sex
Enacted5/10
⚖ under appeal
Federal · Executive Order 14168 "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism" · Jan 20, 2025
Impact 5/10
Directs all federal agencies to interpret 'sex' as binary biological sex in all laws, policies, and forms. Removes gender identity protections across federal programs, including Title IX, federal employment, and benefits administration.
Safety net & benefitsWomenTransgender / nonbinaryLGBTQ+
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16