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ACLU wants a judge to protect newborn children from Trump's new birthright citizenship orders
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Ava-joye Burnett , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
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Key points Further details on this developing story are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including information on the specific executive orders in question, which pertain to children born to embassy employees and "birth tourism. A legal challenge is underway in response to President Trump's recent executive orders regarding birthright citizenship.
A legal challenge is underway in response to President Trump's recent executive orders regarding birthright citizenship. The American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights groups are seeking a federal judge's intervention to block these orders.
The groups argue that the White House is attempting to circumvent a recent Supreme Court ruling. They are asking the court to prohibit further action by the Trump administration to limit access to U.S. citizenship.
Further details on this developing story are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF, including information on the specific executive orders in question, which pertain to children born to embassy employees and "birth tourism."
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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