Federal judge blocks Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order

Federal judge blocks Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order
A third federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to individuals who are in the country illegally. U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction against the order, following similar decisions by judges in Seattle and Maryland. citeturn0news15

The executive order, signed on January 20, 2025, sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. if their parents are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other advocacy groups have challenged the order, arguing that it violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil. citeturn0news19

The Trump administration defends the order by asserting that children of noncitizens are not "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States and therefore not entitled to citizenship. At least nine lawsuits have been filed against the order, with debates on the issue reaching courtrooms in multiple states. citeturn0news15

These legal challenges are expected to escalate to higher courts, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court, which currently holds a conservative majority. The outcome of these cases could have significant implications for the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and the future of birthright citizenship in the United States. citeturn0news16
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