Federal judge entertains injunction request against Trump's birthright citizenship order amid ACLU challenge
In a key hearing today, a federal judge reviewed a petition by the ACLU requesting an injunction against former President Trump’s executive order curtailing birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment . The ACLU aims to secure nationwide class-action relief on behalf of affected newborns.
The judicial session underscored complications arising from a recent Supreme Court ruling that curtails the power of federal judges to enact sweeping nationwide injunctions. This legal constraint could narrow the scope of any potential blackout.
The White House and Trump’s allies argue the executive order is necessary to restore constitutional integrity—but opponents call it a politically motivated overreach targeting immigrant families.
Beyond legal implications, the battle spotlights the enduring tug-of-war over constitutional interpretation, executive scope, and judicial checks, setting the stage for high-profile litigation ahead of the next presidential cycle.
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