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Trump Administration Blocks Trans Women Athletes from Elite Visa Entry

In a new policy move, the Trump administration has barred transgender women from receiving “extraordinary ability” visas to compete in women’s sports in the U.S. The updated guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services quietly targets trans athletes by labeling them as “male athletes.”

Officials claim it’s about fairness and safety in female sports. This visa policy shift applies to athletes applying under the O-1 visa and related categories. It could impact international trans athletes planning to compete in the 2028 Olympics or other elite events. Critics say it singles out trans women athletes and builds on Trump’s broader push to restrict transgender participation in sports.

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Trump Administration Blocks Trans Women Athletes from Elite Visa Entry

In a new policy move, the Trump administration has barred transgender women from receiving “extraordinary ability” visas to compete in women’s sports in the U.S. The updated guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services quietly targets trans athletes by labeling them as “male athletes.”

Officials claim it’s about fairness and safety in female sports. This visa policy shift applies to athletes applying under the O-1 visa and related categories. It could impact international trans athletes planning to compete in the 2028 Olympics or other elite events. Critics say it singles out trans women athletes and builds on Trump’s broader push to restrict transgender participation in sports.

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