Trump issues new birthright citizenship order, faces legal challenges
- The ACLU has filed a legal challenge specifically targeting the new order, per The Hill.
- USA Today reports that civil rights groups broadly are opposing the directive in court.
- Vox suggests the action may be designed to probe the Supreme Court's stance on the issue.
President Trump has issued a new order targeting birthright citizenship, prompting immediate legal challenges from civil rights organizations. The ACLU has filed a court action against the directive, according to The Hill, while USA Today reports that multiple civil rights groups are contesting the policy. Vox characterizes the move as an attempt to test how the Supreme Court might respond to limits on birthright citizenship.
Aug 11 15:34 — PublishedAug 11 17:20 — Updated with new source material