"Judge LaPlante's class action ruling encompasses over 150,000 infants annually facing the critical question of birthright citizenship, emphasizing rights protection against Trump's policy."
"LaPlante's injunction, although not a universal one, effectively safeguards individuals across all 50 states, establishing a provisional class that addresses the issue of citizenship."
U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante issued a ruling blocking Trump’s policy on birthright citizenship, affecting over 150,000 infants annually. LaPlante certified a class of plaintiffs that includes everyone impacted by the policy. The injunction safeguards their constitutional rights. This class action ruling, while not a universal injunction, applies to individuals across all 50 states. LaPlante highlighted that the requirements for class action were met, including numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy, creating a significant legal precedent following the Supreme Court's limitations in CASA.
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