Federal judge blocks Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
A federal judge in Maryland on Wednesday blocked an executive order from President Trump that again seeks to restrict birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman granted a preliminary injunction in a case brought by two immigration advocacy groups that had also challenged the Trump administration’s initial attempt last year to limit who is…
- Why it matters
- The injunction stops enforcement of the order while legal challenges proceed, meaning birthright citizenship remains available under current law and policy for the duration of the lawsuit.
- Most affected
- Children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents — Retain birthright citizenship eligibility under current law pending court resolution.
- Likely next
- Whether the Trump administration appeals the preliminary injunction or seeks expedited review of the order's constitutionality.