Transgender TSA Officer Sues Over Pat-Down Policy

A federal lawsuit alleges sex discrimination against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, claiming a new policy prevents transgender TSA officers from performing security screening pat-downs. This policy, enacted in February, aligns with a presidential executive order defining only two sexes: male and female. The TSA, which operates under Homeland Security, implemented this change, marking a significant shift from previous practices that assigned work consistent with an officers gender identity. The outcome of this lawsuit could have broader implications for transgender employees across various government sectors. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.