18 states, ACLU file lawsuits against Trump order that seeks to end birthright citizenship
USA TodayJAN 2025
States, ACLU Sue to Block Trump's Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Above: Pres. Donald Trump speaks at his victory rally Jan. 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Image credit: Scott Olson/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
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Liberals may continue to sue Trump in order to defend illegal immigration, but this order is necessary to address the problem of birth tourism. Citizenship loses its value when it's granted to those whose parents aren't in the US with permission of the government.