A federal judge has blocked Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship. The executive order, signed on Monday, 20 January 2025, targeted certain US-born children. It sought to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders. Trump aimed to reinterpret the Fourteenth Amendment through this controversial move.
Judge John C. Coughenour from Seattle called the order ‘blatantly unconstitutional.’ He ruled that citizenship rights cannot be altered through executive orders alone. The injunction stops the order while legal challenges are reviewed.
The order sparked lawsuits from 18 state attorneys general and advocacy groups. The ACLU called it a dangerous attack on the Fourteenth Amendment. Critics argue it undermines equality and fairness. The Trump administration defended the order as a measure to curb illegal immigration. His legal team plans to appeal, possibly escalating the case to the US Supreme Court.
This legal clash highlights Trump’s push for stricter immigration policies. Supporters view it as redefining modern citizenship. Opponents warn it threatens constitutional guarantees.
Experts believe the case could shape future interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment. “It’s about citizenship and the limits of executive power,” said Professor Linda Martinez.
As the case moves through the courts, political divisions deepen. Democrats and advocates vow to fight. Republicans back Trump’s efforts.
The judge’s ruling underscores the role of constitutional safeguards amidst political turmoil. The nation waits to see if these protections will withstand the legal battles ahead.
Trump Appeals Block on Birthright Citizenship Order
Meanwhile, Trump has announced his intention to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocks his executive order on birthright citizenship. The order, signed on 20 January 2025, aimed to restrict citizenship to children born in the US to non-citizen parents. This move has sparked significant legal challenges and public outcry.
US District Judge John Coughenour described the order as ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and issued a temporary restraining order to halt its enforcement. The judge’s decision came after lawsuits were filed by 22 states and numerous civil rights groups. They argued that the order violated the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on US soil. Trump’s administration, however, remains determined to defend the order, stating it correctly interprets the Constitution.
