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.
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.
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