Whats next for Washingtons challenge to Trumps birthright citizenship order?

Washington State plans to challenge President Trump's birthright citizenship order despite a Supreme Court ruling that limits lower court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions. Attorney General Nick Brown, supported by attorneys general from Oregon, Arizona, and Illinois, asserts that broad relief is essential to protect residents during ongoing litigation. The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allows Trump's order to potentially go into effect in states that did not file lawsuits, raising concerns about the citizenship status of infants born to immigrant parents in Washington versus neighboring states. Judge John Coughenour previously ruled that anything less than nationwide relief would be ineffective, reinforcing Brown's arguments. The case currently resides at the 9th U.

S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and further clarity on its direction is anticipated. In 2022, approximately 4,000 babies were born in Washington to parents lacking legal immigration status, emphasizing the local implications of the executive order. Brown reiterated that the order is unconstitutional and must be halted nationwide to safeguard Washington's residents. The ongoing legal battles underline the significant policy implications surrounding birthright citizenship in the United States.