Start Here Lights, Camera, Class Action: Trump Order Blocked
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Jul 11, 2025 Devin Dwyer, an ABC News senior Washington reporter, and Britt Klenit, ABC's foreign correspondent, discuss a federal judge's recent ruling blocking Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. They explore the broader implications of this ruling on immigration policy and judicial authority. The conversation shifts to Taiwan’s military drills in preparation for a possible Chinese invasion, drawing parallels with Ukraine's strategies. They also touch on the new Superman movie, highlighting its ties to immigration themes and the legacy of its iconic actor.
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Legal Roadblock for Trump Birthright Order
- Trump attempted to end birthright citizenship via executive order, which courts repeatedly blocked as unconstitutional.
- A New Hampshire federal judge used a class action lawsuit to pause the order for all newborns, a novel legal maneuver.
Supreme Court's Injunction Nuance
- Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions by federal judges but allowed similar relief through class actions.
- Class certification creates subset relief that can block policies for specific groups like newborns.
Class Injunction Allows Policy Planning
- The class-wide injunction blocks Trump's order but allows the administration to plan and develop related policies.
- Previous nationwide injunctions blocked both enforcement and planning completely.