A New Hampshire judge has issued a crucial ruling blocking President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for certain groups of US residents. This decision comes in light of a class action lawsuit against the order, initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of immigrant families. The legal action has successfully prevented the executive order from being implemented as it moves through the courts.
This ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision that placed restrictions on the issuance of universal injunctions by federal courts. Despite these limitations, the class action lawsuit still aligns with the new legal standards established by the Supreme Court. The Trump administration has openly criticized the court's ruling, with spokesperson Harrison Fields stating that the decision is an “unlawful attempt” to bypass the Supreme Court's guidelines and contending that the certification process for class action suits has been misused.
At the heart of the lawsuit is the assertion that Trump's executive order violates the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. This amendment guarantees citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States.” Trump’s efforts to revoke citizenship rights for children of undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors are seen as part of his broader immigration policy.
The judge has allowed the class action suit to proceed, emphasizing the potential harm it presents to the affected children. This development stifles an important initiative for Trump, who has prioritized restricting birthright citizenship since taking office. The administration has seven days to appeal the ruling, which temporarily halts an order Trump was eager to enforce.
The push against birthright citizenship has faced several nationwide injunctions from various courts, with the Trump administration appealing these temporary stays to the Supreme Court. The recent 6-3 ruling by the conservative majority of the court significantly limited judicial power regarding presidential orders, yet did not address the constitutionality of the birthright citizenship issue directly.
As these legal disputes continue to unfold, the future of Trump's birthright citizenship directive remains in limbo, leaving many anticipating the next steps in this significant legal battle.
This ruling follows a recent Supreme Court decision that placed restrictions on the issuance of universal injunctions by federal courts. Despite these limitations, the class action lawsuit still aligns with the new legal standards established by the Supreme Court. The Trump administration has openly criticized the court's ruling, with spokesperson Harrison Fields stating that the decision is an “unlawful attempt” to bypass the Supreme Court's guidelines and contending that the certification process for class action suits has been misused.
At the heart of the lawsuit is the assertion that Trump's executive order violates the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. This amendment guarantees citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States.” Trump’s efforts to revoke citizenship rights for children of undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors are seen as part of his broader immigration policy.
The judge has allowed the class action suit to proceed, emphasizing the potential harm it presents to the affected children. This development stifles an important initiative for Trump, who has prioritized restricting birthright citizenship since taking office. The administration has seven days to appeal the ruling, which temporarily halts an order Trump was eager to enforce.
The push against birthright citizenship has faced several nationwide injunctions from various courts, with the Trump administration appealing these temporary stays to the Supreme Court. The recent 6-3 ruling by the conservative majority of the court significantly limited judicial power regarding presidential orders, yet did not address the constitutionality of the birthright citizenship issue directly.
As these legal disputes continue to unfold, the future of Trump's birthright citizenship directive remains in limbo, leaving many anticipating the next steps in this significant legal battle.
