‘Class action’ or ‘injunction’: Legal paths to block Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship

The legal battle over President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is far from over, despite a major victory for his administration on Friday that limited the use of nationwide injunctions. Immigrant advocates have vowed to continue fighting to ensure that birthright citizenship—protected by over a century of legal precedent—remains intact. Stephen Dreyfuss, a New York lawyer and former prosecutor, told FRANCE 24 that a “class action” lawsuit could be filed on behalf of women giving birth in the US, or that states could seek an “injunction against an illegal executive order” to block Trump’s proposed ban from taking effect.