Democrat-Led States Sue Trump on Birthright Citizenship Plan (2)

Jan. 21, 2025, 8:37 PM UTC

Democratic state attorneys general launched their first court fight against the new administration on Tuesday, suing to block President Donald Trump’s bid to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US whose parents are in the country unlawfully or on non-permanent visas.

The officials filed two lawsuits on Tuesday seeking to strike down the executive order that Trump signed on his first day in office, which is set to take effect Feb. 19. They argue Trump’s action violates the US Constitution and federal immigration policies and is barred by more than a century of court precedent.

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