Federal judge blocks Trump’s latest order limiting birthright citizenship
A federal judge reinforced the constitutional right to birthright citizenship Wednesday, blocking President Donald Trump’s latest executive order to limit it.
- Why it matters
- The ruling preserves the current legal right to automatic citizenship for children born in the US, preventing the administration's attempted restriction from taking effect.
- Most affected
- Children born to non-citizen parents in the US — Retain automatic birthright citizenship under current constitutional law.
- Likely next
- Whether the Trump administration appeals the ruling or issues a modified order.
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