States, civil rights groups sue to stop Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Legal experts said the president’s executive order would upend precedent and is unlikely to pass constitutional muster.
Twenty-two States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The lawsuit to block the president’s executive order is the first salvo in what is likely to be a long-running legal fight over immigration policy.
Is birthright citizenship in the Constitution? Can Trump end it? 18 states sue
With one signature, President Donald Trump ended birthright citizenship where children born here were U.S. citizens even if their parents weren't.
Democratic States Sue To Halt Trump’s Bombshell Executive Order
The 18 blue states, along with the District of Columbia and city of San Francisco, contend that Trump’s order steamrolls the Constitution.
'Taking action to defend' birthright citizenship: Delaware joins states suing Trump's order
The Delaware Department of Justice is joining 17 states in suing the Trump administration for its order ending birthright citizenship.
Trump Signed a Flurry of Executive Orders. What Legal Challenges Do They Face?
President Donald Trump on Monday made efforts to deliver on a range of Day One promises through executive orders, but some of the steps are already drawing legal challenges. Trump’s actions ranged from withdrawing the U.
'Beyond clear' 14th amendment protects birthright citizenship 'period': AG slams Trump
Dem Attorneys General from roughly two dozen states are suing to block President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joins Ana Cabrera to react to Trump’s executive order,
California among the states suing Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship
The executive order restricts automatic citizenship for babies born to parents who aren't citizens or lawful, permanent residents.
US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for ...
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Age and generation in the 119th Congress: Somewhat younger, with fewer Boomers and more Gen Xers
The median age of voting members of the House of Representatives is now 57.5 years, while the Senate's median age is 64.7 ...
New Ohio and Florida Senate-appointees sworn in as Vance and Rubio’s replacements
Two new senators were sworn in on Tuesday to replace new Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
Senate unanimously confirms Rubio as secretary of state
Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially was confirmed as the nation's secretary of state by a 99-0 vote ...
Bessent nomination to US Treasury clears Senate Finance Committee
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to send the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as ...
Who represents Indiana in Congress? Who you need to know and how to contact them
Indiana's delegation includes nine members in the House and two U.S. senators. These are the people who represent the Hoosier ...
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure President Trump signs into law
The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.
Stefanik calls for reform to the United Nations in Senate confirmation hearing
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, positioning herself as an agent of reform for the United Nations as she awaits confirmation to serve as ...