Judge Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide

Federal Judge Joseph Laplante in New Hampshire has issued a preliminary nationwide injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants and those on temporary legal status. The injunction was granted after Laplante certified a nationwide class in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and other advocacy groups, finding that denying citizenship would cause 'irreparable harm' to affected children. The ruling comes after a Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions unless a class is certified and is stayed for seven days to allow for government appeal. Experts expect the issue to ultimately return to the Supreme Court. Advocacy groups hailed the decision as a major victory for constitutional rights, while critics argue it circumvents Supreme Court guidance. The case highlights the ongoing legal battle over executive authority and birthright citizenship in the U.S.