Washington v. President Trump
Case Overview
A coalition of state attorneys general sued President Trump over the constitutionality of the order. The suit alleges the EO violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. This case was consolidated with a similar suit from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, on behalf of 3 expecting mothers.
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The Application
The order conflicts with the Amendment's text unless 'subject to the jurisdiction' can be interpreted to exclude U.S.-born children of non-citizens. The plaintiffs challenge the order as an unconstitutional reading of this citizenship clause.
The Conclusion
Active litigation in the Western District of Washington before Judge Coughenour, with consolidated claims from state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates asserting the order violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Case Analysis
Overview
A coalition of state attorneys general sued President Trump over the constitutionality of the order. The suit alleges the EO violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. This case was consolidated with a similar suit from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, on behalf of 3 expecting mothers.
Overview
A coalition of states sued the Trump administration over its executive order which purports to regulate federal elections by directing the Election Assistance Commission to require a citizenship document to register to vote, mandates federal agencies to turn over voters' personal information to DOGE, and change how states' can administer mail ballots.
Overview
A coalition of states sued the Trump administration, challenging the “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” executive order which directs agencies to permit discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.
Issue
Whether an executive order denying automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to non-citizen parents violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
Rule
The Fourteenth Amendment Section 1 grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.
Analysis
The order conflicts with the Amendment's text unless 'subject to the jurisdiction' can be interpreted to exclude U.S.-born children of non-citizens. The plaintiffs challenge the order as an unconstitutional reading of this citizenship clause.
Conclusion
Active litigation in the Western District of Washington before Judge Coughenour, with consolidated claims from state attorneys general and immigrant rights advocates asserting the order violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
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