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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Chrys Brent Deiparine

Federal Judge Joseph Normand Laplante Suggests That a New Lawsuit Is Needed for Birthright Citizenship

ACLU previously asked whether an earlier injunction could also protect children affected by Trump's new executive orders (Credit: Global Residence Index/Unsplash)

A New Hampshire federal judge has questioned whether the American Civil Liberties Union can use an existing case to challenge President Donald Trump's latest measures targeting birthright citizenship, suggesting that a new lawsuit may be necessary.

Judge Joseph Normand Laplante made the comments during a hearing on Tuesday, 22 September, after the ACLU asked whether an earlier injunction could also protect children affected by Trump's new executive orders.

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