Arkansas Supreme Court Removes 'X' Gender Marker from State IDs

The court's decision reverses a lower court ruling and impacts transgender, nonbinary, and intersex residents.

The ruling reinstates a state law banning the 'X' gender option on IDs and driver's licenses.
The decision affects 387 driver's licenses and 167 state IDs currently using the 'X' marker.
Critics argue the change causes confusion and harm to those not fitting the gender binary.
Attorney General Tim Griffin supports the ruling, citing compliance with state law.
The ACLU of Arkansas had previously blocked the rule, citing potential harm to residents.