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18 states sue Trump over birthright citizenship order

18 states sue Trump over Executive Order threatening birthright citizenship rights for children of non-legal parents.

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12 months ago

January 22, 2025

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18 states sue Trump over Executive Order threatening birthright citizenship rights for children of non-legal parents.

Attorneys-general from 18 states plan to sue President Trump over his recent executive order regarding birthright citizenship.

This order proposes that individuals born in the US will not automatically receive citizenship if their parents are not legal residents.

It also affects children born to mothers legally in the US on a temporary basis.

The order is scheduled to take effect on February 19, triggering considerable opposition from several states.

The lawsuit has been filed in federal court, with participants including the District of Columbia and San Francisco.

New Jersey’s attorney-general, Matt Platkin, stated that while presidential powers are significant, they cannot change constitutional provisions unilaterally.

He noted that the 14th Amendment’s provisions cannot be erased through an executive order.

Connecticut’s attorney-general, William Tong, described the order as “dead wrong,” underscoring the importance of his own birthright citizenship.

The lawsuit involves states such as California, Massachusetts, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin alongside New Jersey and the cities.

This legal action highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and constitutional rights in the US.

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Australia shuts millions of teen social media accounts

Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.

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48 minutes ago

January 16, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.

Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been closed since the nation’s social media ban began in December. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok were responsible for removing around 4.7 million accounts held by minors, according to the eSafety Commissioner.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the figures as encouraging, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting children online. The new law holds social media companies accountable, with fines imposed on platforms that fail to prevent underage accounts from being created or maintained.

Despite these measures, some teenagers have reportedly bypassed the restrictions by falsifying their ages or using parental information. The debate continues over the effectiveness of these regulations and the balance between safety and online freedom.

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Iran protests and the global fight for freedom

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

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1 day ago

January 15, 2026

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Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

Amid escalating protests in Iran, citizens are risking everything to demand women’s rights and basic freedoms. The world watches as these demonstrations grow, with many hoping for meaningful change in the face of a brutal regime.

We speak with Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center about the advocacy work supporting Iranian voices and the historical context of defending human rights. He explains the vital role of international solidarity and how governments and communities can respond.

From the human cost on the ground to the influence of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, this interview sheds light on the stakes, the movement, and why public attention is critical.

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Greenland and Denmark signal security divide with the United States

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

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1 day ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

Greenland and Denmark have used high-level talks in Washington, D.C. to firmly restate that the Arctic island is not for sale, pushing back against long-standing US interest in the strategically vital territory.

Foreign ministers from both Greenland and Denmark acknowledged that major disagreements remain following discussions with US officials, despite what they described as constructive engagement on shared priorities.

Greenland’s government made clear it is open to closer cooperation with Washington, but only on its own terms, rejecting any suggestion of ownership or control.

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