Kansas Judge Upholds State's Refusal to Change Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses

A Kansas judge ruled that the state's refusal to change the sex on driver's licenses for transgender individuals does not violate their rights under the state constitution. The ruling supports the directive by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who argued that issuing licenses based on biological sex at birth is a public safety concern. The decision stems from a law passed in 2023 defining biological sex as male or female at birth. The judge rejected claims of violations of personal autonomy, informational privacy, and equal protection, stating that the law's meaning is clear. LGBTQ+ advocates condemned the ruling, vowing to continue working for a state that respects their identities.