A federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. The decision, issued by Judge Joseph LaPlante on Thursday, comes as a major setback to the administration’s immigration policy. He issued a preliminary injunction, effectively preventing the order from taking effect across the entire United States. The ruling also approved a class action lawsuit, protecting thousands of children born to immigrants, regardless of their parents’ legal status.
At the center of the lawsuit is the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States.” The Trump administration argued that children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary residents should not qualify. However, Judge LaPlante found the argument unconvincing. He stated that denying citizenship to these children would result in clear, irreversible harm.
LaPlante certified the case as a class action, making it legally binding across the country. The lawsuit includes families currently living in the U.S. under uncertain immigration status. One plaintiff, a pregnant woman from Honduras, fears deportation and separation from her family. Another plaintiff, a father from Brazil, stressed his newborn’s right to a secure future in America.
Legal experts expect the case to quickly escalate to the U.S. Supreme Court. A recent decision from the justices limited nationwide injunctions by federal judges but left room for broad relief through class action. This ruling could test that legal boundary and set a precedent.
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A White House spokesperson called the ruling an “abuse” of the judicial system. Officials insist they will continue fighting what they view as rogue judges obstructing immigration reform.
Despite the backlash, the court’s decision keeps birthright citizenship intact for now.
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