A federal judge in New Hampshire has halted the Trump administration’s executive order targeting birthright citizenship, granting a preliminary injunction in response to a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Court Cites Irreparable Harm
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante ruled that without the injunction, the plaintiffs—pregnant immigrants, parents, and infants—would face irreparable harm. He also stated that the public interest favored protecting their constitutional rights.
Class Action Lawsuit Moves Forward
Despite a recent Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions, Laplante certified the case as a class action, allowing broader relief.
ACLU Celebrates Victory
“This ruling is a huge victory and will help protect the citizenship of all children born in the United States, as the Constitution intended,” said Cody Wofsy, deputy director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project.
Administration Allowed Time to Appeal
The judge’s order includes a seven-day stay, giving the Trump administration time to appeal the decision.
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