ACLU asks judge to block new Trump order restricting birthright citizenship
First reportBloomberg · 11 Aug, 16:19Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 11 Aug, 21:23Z
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Why it matters
What
The ACLU and allies asked a federal judge to block Trump’s new orders restricting birthright citizenship.
Why
They say the orders evade a Supreme Court ruling that the original order violated the 14th Amendment.
Watch
The court’s response and whether expanded ineligibility categories comply with prior rulings.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Rights groups filed a federal court challenge in New Hampshire against Trump’s birthright measures.
- The lawsuit follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his earlier limits on birthright citizenship.
- Trump issued two executive orders aimed at narrowing exceptions and curbing birth tourism.
- ACLU, Legal Defense Fund, Asian Law Caucus, and Democracy Defenders Fund represent the plaintiffs.
- The case tests the enforceability of the Supreme Court decision and future executive actions.
Summary
- Federal judge in Boston expands court-ordered block on Trump voting order.
- Talwani bans USPS from finishing directives in all states.
- Earlier ruling blocked USPS in 23 Democratic-led states and D.C.
- Judge says order may overstep presidential authority and causes voter confusion.
- Trump defends order as a measure against illegal voting, deemed rare.
Summary
- ACLU and allies ask federal judge to block Trump from enforcing new birthright citizenship orders.
- Court filing says the orders aim to evade Supreme Court rejection of earlier bid.
- Supreme Court previously ruled the original order violated the 14th Amendment.
- Trump campaign to broaden ineligible categories, targeting birth tourism and other groups.
- White House says actions since rulings comply with court holdings; Trump critiques decision.