Joseph LaPlante

The American Civil Liberties Union petitioned a federal court in New Hampshire to reaffirm that Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, as it allegedly violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The attempted orders sought to expand exemptions and end 'birth tourism,' but legal groups argue they conflict with previous Supreme Court rulings establishing birthright citizenship.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Justice Department seeking New Hampshire's detailed voter data, ruling the request violated the Civil Rights Act and Help America Vote Act. The dismissal adds to the Justice Department's losses in similar cases across 10 states, as they sought information including dates of birth, addresses, and driver’s license numbers to assess compliance with federal election laws.

A federal judge denied the Justice Department's request for New Hampshire's detailed voter data, ruling the request violated the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The decision aligns with similar dismissals in nine other states, as the DOJ sought unredacted voter rolls to assess compliance with federal election laws, though critics argued the demand violated privacy protections.