Eighteen States Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Order

Following President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants, a coalition of 18 states and the city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit in federal court, arguing that the move is unconstitutional and violates the 14th Amendment. The order, which asserts that citizenship will not be granted if the child's mother is unlawfully present or her presence is lawful but temporary, has faced immediate backlash from civil rights groups, including the ACLU, which also filed a lawsuit challenging the order. Critics claim that the executive order flouts long-standing constitutional principles and could strip citizenship from hundreds of thousands of American-born children. The legal challenges signal the beginning of a contentious battle over immigration policy and constitutional rights in the wake of Trump's inauguration. Many legal experts believe this order may lead to prolonged litigation as it raises fundamental questions regarding citizenship rights in the U.S. The lawsuits were filed in federal courts in Boston and New Hampshire, highlighting the widespread dissent against the executive action.