A federal judge in New Hampshire has put a hold on President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, following a lawsuit filed by civil rights advocates in Maine and other states. The lawsuit argues that the Constitution grants citizenship to babies born in the U.S., regardless of their parents’ citizenship status. The judge ruled that the order violated the Constitution and should not be enforced until a final decision is made.
This decision comes after similar rulings in Seattle and Maryland blocking Trump’s order. The ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project called the attempt to end birthright citizenship “wildly unconstitutional” and vowed to continue fighting against it. Trump’s order challenges the longstanding principle of birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, stating that citizenship is not automatic if a child’s parents are not citizens.
During oral arguments, attorneys argued about the immediate harms that would be caused if the order was implemented. The U.S. government pointed to historical cases regarding citizenship, while advocates cited Supreme Court precedent supporting birthright citizenship. The judge questioned whether babies would be granted citizenship retroactively if the order was later struck down, leading to uncertainty about the practical implications of the order.
Maine is also involved in a separate lawsuit challenging Trump’s order in Massachusetts court. The outcome of these legal battles will determine the future of birthright citizenship in the U.S. and impact the lives of many individuals born in the country. The fight against the executive order continues as civil rights groups and advocates push back against what they see as an unconstitutional and inhumane policy.
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