Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide

President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship by denying it to children born to mothers in the U.S. illegally or on temporary visas if the father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident has faced significant legal challenges. A federal judge in New Hampshire, Joseph Laplante, issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the order's enforcement, citing citizenship deprivation as irreparable harm and using class action procedures to circumvent recent Supreme Court restrictions on nationwide injunctions. This ruling prevents the order from taking effect as scheduled on July 27, though the administration has indicated it will appeal. The court's decision represents a critical test of how courts can address federal policies after the Supreme Court limited the scope of injunctions, while allowing class action lawsuits to provide broad relief. Advocacy groups express concern about the fear and uncertainty the order has caused among immigrant families, warning of its potential negative impact on community contributions and social cohesion. While the executive order remains blocked for now, the uncertainty continues as legal battles and appeals are underway.