The Digest:
A federal judge in New Hampshire blocks the Trump administration's executive order restricting birthright citizenship. This decision protects the rights of all children born on U.S. soil, affirming the 14th Amendment’s guarantees of citizenship.
Key Points:
- Federal court blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
- A nationwide class action lawsuit was filed after a Supreme Court ruling.
- ACLU and other groups argue the executive order violates the U.S. Constitution.
- The court issues a seven-day stay to allow for an appeal.
- The ruling affirms the right to citizenship for children born in the U.S.
- No changes to diplomatic or international organization visas.
- The injunction is a significant victory for immigrant families.
The court’s decision upholds the principle of birthright citizenship, ensuring that all children born in the U.S. are entitled to full citizenship rights. Despite political challenges, constitutional protections for birthright citizenship remain firm.
Sources: Associated Press, ACLU, Legal Defense Fund
