Trump's DOJ Memo Sparks Immigration Policy Debate

President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., faces legal challenges, with a federal judge in Washington state issuing a temporary restraining order against it, citing constitutional violations. The Wall Street Journal editorial board and legal analysts criticize the executive order as an unconstitutional reinterpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment, which has historically ensured citizenship by birthright. Trump's plans could face significant hurdles in the liberal Ninth Circuit Court before potentially reaching the Supreme Court, where only a few conservative justices might support his stance. Additionally, a new memo from the Justice Department has sparked controversy for its aggressive stance on immigration enforcement, potentially threatening local officials with prosecution if they obstruct federal efforts. Legal expert Elie Honig describes this approach as 'very heavy-handed' and unusual, though technically within legal bounds. The memo and executive order highlight the contentious political and legal battle surrounding immigration policies in the U.S.