Birthright

Third Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Move to End Birthright Citizenship, Cites Constitutional Concerns

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CONCORD, N.H. — A significant legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship has intensified as a third federal judge issued a ruling to block the executive order. U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante’s decision in New Hampshire follows similar conclusions reached by judges in Seattle and Maryland. Laplante expressed doubts about the administration’s rationale for the executive order, which seeks to deny U.S. citizenship to children born to noncitizens on American soil. The implications of his preliminary injunction will be detailed in an upcoming extended explanation. This move continues a series … Read more

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship

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Washington, D.C. – A U.S. federal judge has issued an injunction against a controversial policy proposed by former President Donald Trump, which sought to end the practice of granting automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to non-citizen parents. The ruling, delivered late Tuesday, represents a significant setback to efforts aimed at overhauling the nation’s immigration system through executive order. The policy, announced during Trump’s tenure in the White House, attempted to reinterpret the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This clause has long been held to confer citizenship … Read more

Trump-Aligned Lawyer Advances Campaign to Challenge Birthright Citizenship

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WASHINGTON — A prominent lawyer who advocated for former President Donald Trump during the tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, is now championing a contentious push to prohibit birthright citizenship in the United States. This latest political maneuver seeks to challenge the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and subject to its jurisdiction. The attorney, who played a crucial role in supporting Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, argues that the current understanding of birthright citizenship encourages illegal immigration and undermines … Read more

El Paso County Joins Legal Battle Against Presidential Order on Birthright Citizenship, Addresses Shift in Immigration Enforcement Policies

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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County has decided to join the ongoing legal battle against President Trump’s executive order which aims to end birthright citizenship, County Attorney Christina Sanchez announced during an appearance on the local broadcast, KFOX14’s Community Conversations. Addressing the community, Sanchez underscored the significance of the lawsuit given El Paso’s position as a border city and its potential widespread impact. Earlier this week, the county’s leaders authorized the legal action, reflecting the administration’s active stance on issues influencing the locality directly. “We are meticulously reviewing all pertinent information because the outcome … Read more