22 States Sue Trump Over Citizenship Order

Attorneys general from 22 states have filed lawsuits against President Trump's executive order, which aims to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens or legal permanent residents. The executive order, signed shortly after Trump began his second term, is being challenged on constitutional grounds, with critics arguing that it violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. The lawsuits, joined by states such as Minnesota, California, and Nevada, and supported by organizations like the ACLU, argue that the order could leave many children stateless and without access to federal benefits. Trump's move has sparked widespread criticism from Democrats and immigrant rights advocates, who view it as an overreach of presidential power and an attack on established legal precedent. The White House has defended the order, framing the lawsuits as political resistance. Legal experts suggest that the executive order is likely to face a protracted legal battle with uncertain outcomes.