State Lawsuit

Washington v. Trump - Birthright Citizenship Injunction

State of Washington, joined by other states, challenged the birthright citizenship EO. District Judge Coughenour granted a preliminary injunction. Ninth Circuit affirmed 2-1, ruling the EO is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment - the first appellate court ruling on the merits.

Injunction Granted

Case Details

State of Washington, joined by other states, challenged the birthright citizenship EO. District Judge Coughenour granted a preliminary injunction. Ninth Circuit affirmed 2-1, ruling the EO is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment - the first appellate court ruling on the merits.

Date Filed

2025-01-21

Status

Injunction Granted

Court

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington / Ninth Circuit

Outcome

Ninth Circuit affirmed injunction; EO found unconstitutional under 14th Amendment

Related Executive Actions (1)

Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Attempts to end birthright citizenship guaranteed by the 14th Amendment for children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents or those on temporary visas. Multiple federal courts issued injunctions blocking enforcement. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Casa that nationwide injunctions are limited but did not rule on the merits.

Blocked
Executive OrderImmigration
Department of Homeland Security, Department of State
3 challenges2025-01-20

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • State of Washington
  • State of Arizona
  • State of Illinois
  • State of Oregon
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