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Democratic States Challenge Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order.
In a significant legal challenge, a coalition of 18 Democratic states has initiated a lawsuit against President Donald Trump regarding his executive order aimed at overturning the long-standing principle of birthright citizenship. The Attorneys-General from these states filed the lawsuits on Tuesday, asserting that the President’s actions contravene established law.
The foundation of birthright citizenship is rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868. This amendment was enacted to guarantee full citizenship rights to Black Americans, who were historically marginalized. Over the years, the interpretation of this amendment has extended to grant citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
Following his inauguration, President Trump expressed his intent to implement an immigration crackdown, asserting that the interpretation of the 14th Amendment allowing birthright citizenship is erroneous. The White House contended that this privilege does not apply to children of non-citizen parents.
In response, the coalition of states—including California, New York, and Massachusetts—argues that the executive order undermines the Constitution. New York Attorney-General Letitia James emphasized that birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of American justice, stating, “President Trump’s attempt to undermine the fundamental right to birthright citizenship is not just unconstitutional; it is profoundly dangerous.”
The lawsuit seeks to uphold the integrity of the Constitution and ensure that the promise of birthright citizenship remains intact for all individuals born in the United States. Additionally, the coalition has requested a swift judicial review to potentially block the enforcement of the executive order before it takes effect in 30 days. The American Civil Liberties Union has also filed a separate lawsuit aimed at halting Trump’s initiative.
As this legal battle unfolds, it underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and constitutional rights in the United States.
Niger has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, currently operated by French nuclear firm Orano. This decision marks a further departure from France, Niger’s former colonial power, and a potential realignment with Russia. The military government, in power since a 2023 coup, accuses Orano of unfairly benefiting from the mine’s output since its launch in 1971. Orano, which holds a 63% stake in Somair, disputes the allegations and has threatened legal action, citing a “systematic policy of stripping mining assets.” This move follows Niger’s earlier removal of Orano’s operational control over key mines in the country. The nationalization reflects a broader trend in West Africa, with Mali and Burkina Faso also pursuing similar policies under military rule. The situation is further complicated by existing arbitration processes between Orano and Niger, including a recent lawsuit filed by Orano.
On Monday 16 June 2025, the Nigeria Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) commenced a 3-day working visit to Denmark. The working visit which is at the instance of the Danish Navy aims to strengthen cooperation between both navies.
The visit saw the CNS take a short boat trip with the Admiral of the Danish Navy, Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen. In the company of the CNS was Ambassador T. A. Elias-Fatile, CDAai/Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, in Sweden and the Nordic countries, the Navy Secretary, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu and Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to London, Brigadier General Manu.
Other engagements on the first day of the working visit was a meeting with the CEO of Blue Denmark and a discussion session with the Denmark Ministry of Defence’s Centre for Security and Operations.
Below are some pictures that was taken :
Atlanta-based rapper Silento, known for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. The sentencing follows his confession to fatally shooting his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in January 2021.
DeKalb County Police discovered Rooks with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that Silento and Rooks were last seen together in a white BMW SUV, which was later captured on security footage fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Prior to the incident, Silento’s PR manager, Chanel Hudson, stated that the rapper had been struggling with mental health issues for several years. In 2020, he was also charged with assault for allegedly attacking two people with a hatchet. Silento himself acknowledged his struggles with mental health in a 2019 interview, stating, “I have been fighting demons my whole life.”
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