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Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order in class action lawsuit
NBC News· 2025-07-10 21:30
In the meantime, going to follow some significant developments today in the ongoing legal fight over the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship. A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction today, temporarily blocking President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. The judge also granted classaction status to a lawsuit seeking to protect babies who would be denied birthright citizenship by the administration.Joining me now is NBC News senior Homelan ...
BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
MSNBC· 2025-07-10 16:18
Legal & Policy Developments - A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a nationwide block against President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship [1] - The judge granted class action status to the plaintiff but excluded parents of children whose citizenship is threatened from the protected class [1][8] - The ACLU filed a class action lawsuit following a Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions [6] - The ruling is expected to protect over 150,000 children born in the US this year, ensuring their constitutional birthright citizenship [7] Immigration Raids & Conditions - Several groups, including the city of Los Angeles, are suing the Trump administration over immigration raids [2] - Individuals are reportedly being racially profiled and swept up in immigration raids, with constitutional rights being violated [16][17] - Detainees are allegedly held in deplorable conditions, with limited access to water and counsel [18][19] - Lawyers have faced force, including tear gas, while trying to protect people's rights [19] Potential Consequences & Concerns - There are concerns about potential chaos and a humanitarian crisis if 28 states start revoking birthright citizenship [11] - The question of what happens to stateless individuals, particularly those who cannot be repatriated, is raised [12] - Concerns are expressed about the dehumanization of people and the potential for the administration to deprive people of their citizenship [14] - Comparisons are being made between ICE force and vigilantes or Gestapo due to perceived impunity [23]