22 States Suing Trump – Federal Court Battle!

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(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a major new legal battle, President Trump’s executive order to exclude children of illegal immigrants from birthright citizenship is under fierce legal attack from 22 state attorneys general, raising vital questions about the limits of presidential authority and the core values of American identity.

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This heated fight over the 14th Amendment dovetails with the broader conservative effort to address immigration abuses.

Democrat attorneys general in 22 states have launched lawsuits to stop President Trump’s order, arguing it is unconstitutional and conflicts with the 14th Amendment’s grant of citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

These lawsuits, filed in federal courts in Massachusetts and Washington, are poised to become a significant legal battleground.

The resolution of these cases could reshape citizenship law and affect numerous lives.

The President’s directive aims to restrict citizenship to babies born with at least one citizen or permanent resident parent, positioning itself against the traditional interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

Historically, this amendment ensures birthright citizenship except for children of diplomats, a critical point now heavily debated.

This executive order has prompted states like California, Massachusetts, and New York to join in opposition, AP News reports.

Legal experts suggest the Supreme Court, despite its conservative majority, may reject the administration’s interpretation.

The landmark 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark firmly supported the birthright principle for children born on American soil.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin even described Trump’s order as “extraordinary and extreme,” while emphasizing the critical nature of citizenship rights within America’s immigrant narrative.

“This is a war on American families waged by a president with zero respect for our Constitution. We have sued, and I have every confidence we will win,” declared Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.

The White House, however, stands ready to defend the order in court, labeling the opposition as political resistance against needed changes.

President Trump has long challenged the status quo on immigration, seeking policy changes through executive actions.

His administration insists that the current citizenship clause has been exploited and needs reevaluation to preserve national integrity and resources.

With the issue of birthright citizenship closely linked to identity and heritage, Democrats argue such presidential actions disregard the Constitution.

Despite knowing the legal hurdles, this order represents a push for a national debate and potential constitutional amendments, though significant bipartisan support would be necessary to enact such changes.

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