Federal Judge Issues Fourth Nationwide Block on Trump Birthright Citizenship Order

President Trump signed an executive order at the start of his 2025 term banning birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily, challenging the broad interpretation of the 14th Amendment. This controversial policy has faced vigorous legal challenges, with multiple federal judges, including U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland, issuing nationwide injunctions blocking its enforcement. The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Trump v. CASA, Inc. restricted birthright citizenship but did not rule on the constitutionality of the order itself, leaving lower courts to continue adjudicating the matter amid ongoing debates about the scope of nationwide injunctions. Legal scholars highlight that the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" in the 14th Amendment is central to the dispute, with the Trump administration arguing that children of unauthorized or temporary immigrants fall outside this jurisdiction, a position many experts dispute. The legal battles reflect broader tensions over the judiciary's role in shaping national policy, with concerns about the increasing use of courts to block executive actions nationwide. As the litigation unfolds, the issue remains a flashpoint in American constitutional and immigration law.