Politics & Government
Federal Judge Pauses Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order In Class Action Suit
The class is slightly narrower than that sought by the plaintiffs, who originally included parents as plaintiffs.
Updated on: July 11, 2025
A federal judge in New Hampshire on Thursday certified a class action lawsuit including all children who will be affected by President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
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Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing and issued a written order soon after. The order includes a seven-day stay to allow for appeal.
The class is slightly narrower than that sought by the plaintiffs, who originally included parents as plaintiffs.
