Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has ruled that individuals can now have an 'X' gender marker on birth certificates, promoting recognition for non-binary and gender-nonconforming individuals. This ruling follows a lawsuit filed by six non-binary people against local officials, which challenged existing policies. LGBTQ+ activist Pedro Julio Serrano hailed the decision as historic for equality, emphasizing the positive impact on non-binary residents. Governor Jenniffer González Colón has stated she is awaiting implementation recommendations from the Justice Department, placing Puerto Rico alongside 17 other U.S. states with similar legislation.
The ruling has been celebrated by LGBTQ+ activists, with Pedro Julio Serrano of Puerto Rico's LGBTQ+ Federation calling it a historic decision for equality.
Governor Jenniffer González Colón said she is awaiting recommendations from the Justice Department regarding the decision's implementation.
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