Federal Judge Halts Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Amid Lawsuits

A federal judge has issued a second temporary injunction against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to unauthorized immigrants, following a previous ruling deeming the directive unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman stated that no court has supported the Trump administration's interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to all individuals born in the U.S. The lawsuits against the order were brought forth by 22 states and various advocacy groups, arguing that birthright citizenship is integral to American democracy. In contrast, the Trump administration claims that children of noncitizens are not 'subject to the jurisdiction' of the U.S. and therefore not entitled to citizenship. Legal challenges continue to mount, with additional hearings scheduled to assess the implications of the executive order. This ongoing litigation highlights a significant national debate over immigration and citizenship rights in the U.S.