Have you heard about the latest chaos in America? A judge from New Hampshire, Joseph Laplante, has decided to stand in the way of President Donald Trump and his controversial order to end birthright citizenship! Yes, you read that right. Trump wanted to strip citizenship from children born in the US to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. But Judge Laplante said “no” and approved a class-action lawsuit covering all children who would be affected by this order.
This order has sparked a full-blown legal war. Several federal judges have already issued nationwide injunctions, and the US Supreme Court on June 27 limited those injunctions, giving lower courts 30 days to act. Opponents of Trump’s order didn’t waste a second and quickly returned to court to try to block the decision.
Judge Laplante announced he will issue a temporary restraining order and allow a seven-day window for appeals. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a pregnant woman, two parents, and their children, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other immigrant rights NGOs.
At the heart of the dispute is the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that all persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens. The Trump administration argues that the phrase “subject to their jurisdiction” means children born to parents who are in the country illegally should not get citizenship. This would overturn a rule that has stood for over a century!
Imagine that — children born in America but without citizenship! Is this the beginning of the end of the American dream? The legal battles continue, with judges in Washington and New Hampshire in the spotlight. This legal fight will shape the future of millions.
If you think this is just another political game, think again. This decision could change the lives of babies and their families forever. What do you think about Trump’s idea to end birthright citizenship? Is it the right move or a total mess? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let’s see who’s for and who’s against!
