On July 10, 2025, New Hampshire U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante implemented a temporary injunction after certifying a class action lawsuit to include all children who would have been affected by the Trump Administration’s executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship. President Trump’s executive order had declared that children born in the United States to parents who entered the country illegally or in a nonimmigrant status are not automatically entitled to U.S. citizenship. 

Judge Laplante’s decision comes shortly after the Supreme Court’s ruling that limits the authority of federal judges to impose nationwide injunctions. The Supreme Court ruled that nationwide injunctions are limited to states, groups, and individuals involved in lawsuits. In this case, Judge Laplante’s decision effectively prevents President Trump’s executive order from being enforced against any child born in the United States after February 20, 2025. 

Judge Laplante has stayed his ruling for seven days to allow the Trump administration to appeal the decision, which is expected. 

Foster will continue to follow developments impacting birthright citizenship and will provide additional information as it becomes available via future Immigration Updates© and on our firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.