WASHINGTON: Immigrant and civil rights groups are mounting legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s newly signed executive orders.
Birthright Citizenship Order Faces Immediate Legal Hurdles
Advocacy groups filed lawsuits Monday night, challenging Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
The lawsuits, filed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, argue the order violates constitutional protections for U.S.-born children.
First Legal Challenges Just Hours After Inauguration
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit in New Hampshire shortly after Trump assumed office.
An additional case was submitted in Boston by an expectant mother and immigrant organizations challenging citizenship restrictions.
Temporary Status Holder Among Plaintiffs
One lawsuit includes “O. Doe,” a Massachusetts resident with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to give birth in March.
TPS, safeguarding individuals from countries affected by disasters or conflicts, currently protects over one million people.
Federal Employment Protections Also Challenged
Unions representing government workers have sued Trump over an order that weakens civil servant job protections.
The National Treasury Employees Union claims the directive allows political appointees to replace thousands of career federal employees.
Elon Musk-led Department Faces Legal Scrutiny
Trump’s advisory group, the Department of Government Efficiency, is accused of violating federal transparency laws in additional lawsuits.
Groups argue the department operates unlawfully, lacking public accountability and proper oversight.
