Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit challenges a new executive order attempting to revoke birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents lacking permanent legal status. This action, deemed “flagrantly illegal,” contradicts the 14th Amendment and established Supreme Court precedent affirming birthright citizenship. Multiple lawsuits, including one from Massachusetts, argue the order violates the Constitution and infringes upon the rights of American-born children, potentially denying them essential benefits and protections. The plaintiffs seek immediate injunctions against the order, emphasizing that the Constitution, not presidential decree, determines citizenship.