23 States Challenge Trump’s Immigration Policies in Court

A coalition of states, including Washington and Massachusetts, is taking legal action against President Trump's immigration policies, which some officials argue violate constitutional rights and threaten federal funding for critical state programs. In Washington, a lawsuit filed by state leaders and attorneys challenges an executive order limiting birthright citizenship, claiming it undermines the 14th Amendment. Meanwhile, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a lawsuit against a new policy that could withhold federal funds, impacting vital services like healthcare and education. Maryland officials are also vocal in defending civil rights amidst these federal actions, with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights emphasizing their commitment to protecting vulnerable communities. Additionally, Maryland's Attorney General, along with others, has criticized a Department of Justice warning that threatens state officials who do not comply with federal immigration directives. Together, these actions reflect a broader resistance among states against perceived overreach from the Trump administration on immigration issues.