22 States Challenge Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

Multiple states, including Maine and Minnesota, are joining a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit, which has garnered support from 22 states and several cities, argues that the executive order violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on American soil. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey emphasized that the president's actions must adhere to constitutional standards, stating, 'Our Constitution does not get rewritten every election.' Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the order a 'blatant breach' of constitutional law, while Connecticut's attorney general labeled it a 'war on American families.' The states involved are seeking immediate relief to prevent the order from taking effect, citing significant potential harm to state programs and services. Additionally, the ACLU has joined the legal challenge, reinforcing the position that birthright citizenship is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution.