President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship has ignited legal battles, with 22 states filing lawsuits against the administration. Attorneys general from 18 states, along with San Francisco and Washington, D.C., e order violates the 14th Amendment, a cornerstone of A. Twenty-two states along with San Francisco and Washington, D.C., have filed citizenship for all individuals born in the United States. Four additional states joined the challenge later, escalating the opposition. that ensures citizenship for
The executive order, signed hours after Trump was sworn in, directs federal agencies to deny citizenship to children born to non-citizen parents, including undocumented immigrants and those on temporary visas, starting next month. Legal experts argue the president lacks authority to override constitutional provisions through executive action.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin condemned the order, calling it “a flagrant violation of our Constitution.” He highlighted the risk of rendering over 150,000 children stateless annually, stripping them of access to essential healthcare, education, and protections. California Attorney General Rob Bonta echoed these concerns, pledging to fight against measures threatening the nation’s progress.
A federal hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, where U.S. District Judge John Coughenour will consider a temporary restraining order to block implementation. Judge Coughenour, appointed by President Ronald Reagan, will likely be the first to rule on this contentious matter.
The lawsuits also emphasize potential economic and social impacts, warning that states could lose critical federal funding for programs supporting children irrespective of immigration status. Nonprofit groups in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have filed additional suits to invalidate the order, underlining widespread resistance from civil rights organizations.
New York Attorney General Letitia James described the historical significance of birthright citizenship as a “fundamental right rooted in the 14th Amendment and born from the ashes of slavery.” She reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to justice and equality, noting that the promise of citizenship is intrinsic to achieving the American dream.
As legal proceedings unfold, Trump’s executive order continues to spark nationwide debates, raising questions about constitutional boundaries and the future of immigration policy under his administration.
