Joseph N. Laplante
Joseph N. Laplante is a United States District Judge for the District of New Hampshire, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002. He is known for his judicial rulings that often emphasize constitutional rights and civil liberties. Recently, he made headlines by blocking President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally, asserting that such an order violates the Constitution and fundamental American values.
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U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante temporarily blocked Trump's order on birthright citizenship.
NYT opinion essay admits Trump might have a case on birthright citizenship move
United States· 2025-02-15
US District Judge Joseph N. Laplante blocked Trump's executive order and stated he wasn't persuaded by the Trump administration's defense.
Third judge blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for kids of people in US illegally
India· 2025-02-11
Joseph N. Laplante blocked Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship.
Tercer juez bloquea orden de Trump de eliminar ciudadanía por nacimiento; Trump intenta ignorar la Constitución
Mexico· 2025-02-10U.S. District Judge Joseph N. Laplante in New Hampshire blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order.
Third judge blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship for children of people in U.S. illegally
Canada· 2025-02-10