Joseph Laplante
Joseph Laplante is a federal judge in New Hampshire, appointed by former Republican President George W. Bush. He is known for his judicial rulings that often examine the constitutional implications of executive actions, particularly in relation to immigration rights and civil liberties. Recently, he gained attention for blocking President Trump's executive order aimed at revoking birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to non-citizen parents, citing potential constitutional violations.
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U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante let the plaintiffs in that case proceed as a class, allowing Trump’s order to be blocked nationally.
Supreme Court to decide legality of Trump move to limit birthright citizenship
Guyana· 2025-12-07
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, issued a new injunction in a newly-filed nationwide class action.
Second US appeals court rejects Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenshipGuyana· 2025-10-05
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, let the plaintiffs in that case proceed as a class, allowing Trump’s order to be blocked nationally.
Trump asks Supreme Court to review his bid to limit birthright citizenship
Canada· 2025-09-28
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in Concord, New Hampshire, let the plaintiffs in that case proceed as a class.
Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenshipGuyana· 2025-09-28Judge Joseph LaPlante of New Hampshire federal district court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the president’s order.
Attorney General welcomes court order upholding birthright citizenship for C’bean immigrants | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-02
Joseph LaPlante blocked Trump's order nationwide via a class action lawsuit.
Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship could have taken effect this weekend. Lower courts are continuing to block it
United States· 2025-07-27
US District Judge Joseph LaPlante in New Hampshire paused his own decision to allow for the Trump administration to appeal.
Judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions in third ruling since high court decision | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-26
New Hampshire judge Joseph LaPlante recognized babies across the US as a class that would be affected by the lawsuit and said depriving them of citizenship constituted irreparable harm.
Trump push to ban birthright citizenship unconstitutional, US court rules | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2025-07-24
U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante in New Hampshire had paused his own decision to allow for the Trump administration to appeal.
Nationwide injunction blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order goes into effectCanada· 2025-07-18New Hampshire District Court Judge Joseph Laplante’s decision comes amid legal challenges to the president’s order.
What’s next for Trump’s birthright citizenship order in the courts? | World NewsJamaica· 2025-07-13
New Hampshire District Court Judge Joseph Laplante’s decision comes amid legal challenges to the president’s order in district and appellate courts across the country.
Dark days ahead for ex-South Korean leader Yoon | World NewsJamaica· 2025-07-13
Judge Joseph LaPlante issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the president’s order.
US legislator welcomes federal court ruling | World NewsJamaica· 2025-07-12
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante ruled to block the implementation of Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.
Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order after Supreme Court rulingGuyana· 2025-07-11
Judge Joseph Laplante granted class action status to children potentially affected by Trump's executive order.
Sudca v New Hampshire stopol Trumpov dekrét o obmedzení práva na občianstvo
Slovakia· 2025-07-11
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante, who previously issued a more narrow injunction blocking Trump’s order, is being asked to go further this time.
Judges keep blocking Trump's policies despite US Supreme Court injunction curbsGuyana· 2025-07-10
Joseph Laplante is a federal district judge who ruled on a lawsuit regarding Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
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Hong Kong· 2025-07-10Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision to certify a class action lawsuit regarding Trump's order.
New Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-10Joseph Laplante is the federal judge who blocked Trump's decree on citizenship.
Un juez federal bloquea decreto de Trump que busca poner fin a ciudadanía por nacimiento
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-10US District Judge Joseph Laplante made the ruling to block the implementation of Trump’s policy nationally.
US federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order despite Supreme Court ruling - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-10Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing.
New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order | New HampshireUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-10
U.S. District Judge Joseph LaPlante issued a preliminary injunction blocking Trump's executive order.
New Hampshire judge issues injunction against Trump's birthright citizenship orderUnited States· 2025-07-10
US District Judge Joseph Laplante, who previously ruled against Trump’s policy, for a new court order in their class action lawsuit.
Challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order faces first major legal test after Supreme Court rulingUnited States· 2025-07-10
Judge Joseph Laplante is overseeing the case in New Hampshire challenging Trump’s executive order.
Court fights renew in earnest in effort to challenge Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order after SCOTUS rulingUnited States· 2025-06-30
Joseph Laplante is a federal judge who announced he would block Trump's executive order.
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Greece· 2025-02-10