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Federal Judge Halts Trump's Birthright Citizenship Limits

7/12/2025

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A federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily halted President Trump's executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship. Judge Joseph Laplante highlighted the "irreparable harm" faced by affected infants, granting class-action status to the lawsuit. This ruling comes on the heels of a Supreme Court decision that empowers class actions to effectively challenge federal policies.

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A federal judge in New Hampshire has temporarily halted President Trump's executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship. Judge Joseph Laplante highlighted the "irreparable harm" faced by affected infants, granting class-action status to the lawsuit. This ruling comes on the heels of a Supreme Court decision that empowers class actions to effectively challenge federal policies.