Santa Clara, El Paso counties join lawsuit against Trump's birthright citizenship order

Santa Clara County has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born to parents without legal status in the U.S. This lawsuit, which joins over 20 other states in similar actions, argues that the executive order violates the Constitution, particularly the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. County officials emphasize that the order would harm numerous residents, including refugees and asylum-seekers, and could lead to significant local consequences. El Paso County has also joined the legal battle by filing an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit, warning of administrative chaos and financial strain on local governments if the order is implemented. Both counties highlight that the order contradicts long-standing interpretations of citizenship and threatens the rights of vulnerable children. The legal challenges follow a federal judge's temporary restraining order against the executive order's enforcement, reflecting widespread opposition among local governments.