By Esther Claudette Gittens On January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, labeling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” Background of the Executive Order President Trump’s executive order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” sought to redefine […]
AG James and Multistate Coalition Sue to Stop Implementation of Trump Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she and a coalition of 18 states, as well as the City of San Francisco, are challenging President Donald Trump’s Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, in violation of […]
By AV Press Releases | Editorial credit: Joe Benning / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Lawmakers, media observers, and outside experts are criticizing the dangerous and sweeping nature of the Laken Riley Act as well as the misguided political assessments undergirding some of its support. Among the key voices include: Senator Chris Murphy: “I don’t think […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / Shutterstock.com The rise of platforms like TikTok and their alleged manipulation by the Chinese government has sparked fierce debate in the United States. Some argue that such platforms pose a national security threat due to potential propaganda, surveillance, and data harvesting. Others counter that banning […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. President Trump’s expansion of denaturalization efforts represents a significant departure from the historical principles of fairness, stability, and equality in U.S. immigration policy. The flaws in these policies, from racial bias to constitutional overreach, highlight the need for robust legal defenses and systemic reforms. Introduction Overview of Naturalization and Citizenship in […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Supreme Court’s decision in Department of State v. Munoz underscores the tension between individual constitutional rights and the government’s authority over immigration policy. While the majority upheld the principle of consular non-reviewability, the dissent highlighted the human impact of such decisions, and the risks posed to fundamental liberties. Introduction In […]
By Laila Khan, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, […]
