A 22-year-old Maryland-born U.S. citizen, Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, is currently in immigration detention despite possessing a birth certificate and other documentation, which ICE claims are not authentic. After being apprehended with her sister, Morales was transferred to Louisiana after an order was made enjoining ICE from removing her from the United States. Morales’ attorneys have stated that ICE has denied the authenticity of her birth certificate and other records, and despite legal efforts, she has not yet been able to speak with her legal team, though a virtual appointment has been scheduled. ICE claims Morales is an illegal alien, and maintains she did not provide a U.S. birth certificate, while her attorneys insist the provided documentation, including a birth certificate, proves her U.S. citizenship.
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As I delve into the recent decision made by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the fundamental right to change one’s sex on a birth certificate, I find myself grappling with the implications of the ruling. The court stated that there is no constitutional requirement for a birth certificate, and therefore, no fundamental right to change the sex marker on it. While I can understand the need for accurate record-keeping, especially for statistical and epidemiological purposes, I cannot help but question the reasoning behind this decision.
The argument that a birth certificate is a historical record of the sex assigned at birth seems rather reductive.… Continue reading
I recently came across an article discussing a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that stated there is no fundamental right to change one’s sex on a birth certificate. This decision has sparked a lot of debate and raised many questions about the legalities and implications surrounding gender identity and documentation. As someone who values equality and human rights, I can’t help but feel compelled to share my thoughts on this matter.
First and foremost, it’s crucial to understand that a birth certificate is a historical record that documents a person’s sex at birth. It serves as a foundational piece of identification that is used for various administrative purposes, including obtaining other official documents such as driver’s licenses and passports.… Continue reading
ICE Claims US Citizen’s Birth Certificate Fake After Arrest
A 22-year-old Maryland-born U.S. citizen, Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, is currently in immigration detention despite possessing a birth certificate and other documentation, which ICE claims are not authentic. After being apprehended with her sister, Morales was transferred to Louisiana after an order was made enjoining ICE from removing her from the United States. Morales’ attorneys have stated that ICE has denied the authenticity of her birth certificate and other records, and despite legal efforts, she has not yet been able to speak with her legal team, though a virtual appointment has been scheduled. ICE claims Morales is an illegal alien, and maintains she did not provide a U.S. birth certificate, while her attorneys insist the provided documentation, including a birth certificate, proves her U.S. citizenship.
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Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change one’s sex on a birth certificate
As I delve into the recent decision made by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the fundamental right to change one’s sex on a birth certificate, I find myself grappling with the implications of the ruling. The court stated that there is no constitutional requirement for a birth certificate, and therefore, no fundamental right to change the sex marker on it. While I can understand the need for accurate record-keeping, especially for statistical and epidemiological purposes, I cannot help but question the reasoning behind this decision.
The argument that a birth certificate is a historical record of the sex assigned at birth seems rather reductive.… Continue reading
Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change one’s sex on a birth certificate
I recently came across an article discussing a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that stated there is no fundamental right to change one’s sex on a birth certificate. This decision has sparked a lot of debate and raised many questions about the legalities and implications surrounding gender identity and documentation. As someone who values equality and human rights, I can’t help but feel compelled to share my thoughts on this matter.
First and foremost, it’s crucial to understand that a birth certificate is a historical record that documents a person’s sex at birth. It serves as a foundational piece of identification that is used for various administrative purposes, including obtaining other official documents such as driver’s licenses and passports.… Continue reading