The third federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.
The decision from US District Judge Joseph N. Laplante in New Hampshire follows similar decisions from judges in Washington and Maryland.
Trump's executive order is trying to clarify the 14th amendment. This states that “every person born or naturalized in the United States is a citizen of the United States and state, subject to his jurisdiction.”
Trump's order essentially withholds citizenship for illegally immigrant American-born children. Critics argue that Trump has surpassed his authority.
President Donald Trump speaks to a reporter aboard Air Force 1 as he prepares to sign a declaration declaring the US Gulf Day on February 9th. (AP/Ben Curtis)
The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on Trump's inauguration day states, “Birthright citizenship embodies America's most basic promises. Every child born in our soil is It is to begin life as a perfect and equal member of our national community, regardless of the origins of our parents., status, or circumstances,” and its principles allow generations of children to pursue their dreams. , we were able to build a stronger America.”
It called on the US District Court to “declare the executive order unconstitutional and the whole thing is illegal.”
“After careful consideration of the parties' filings, declarations of support, applicable laws and submissions and records, the court will grant a petition for a pro-injunction for the plaintiff,” said former President George W. Bush, appointee. One Laplante wrote in his ruling.
“The court found that the plaintiffs could succeed in the merits of their claims. If the order is not granted, the plaintiffs are likely to suffer irreparable harm. Potential harm to the defendant if admitted.
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Anders Hagstrom, Louis Casiano and David Spunt from Fox News contributed to this report.
