Officials in Santa Clara County on Thursday said they have filed a federal lawsuit over President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

Santa Clara County is joining the number of lawsuits filed against President Donald Trump and his administration over the executive orders to end birthright citizenship.

The new presidential administration is still pushing a federal funding freeze despite rescinding language detailing it Wednesday — leaving Santa Clara County advocates and officials confused and concerned over the detrimental effects the efforts could have on critical programs.

Santa Clara County officials have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. The lawsuit filed in federal court on Thursday calls the order unlawful and unconstitutional.