Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide

A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary restraining order against President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, labeling it 'blatantly unconstitutional.' U.S. District Judge John Coughenour stated that the order, which sought to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants, violates the 14th Amendment. The lawsuit was filed by the attorneys general of Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Illinois, who argue that the executive order undermines a long-standing legal principle. Coughenour expressed disbelief that any legal professional could consider the order constitutional, emphasizing the potential harm it could cause to thousands of children stripped of their citizenship. This ruling marks a significant early setback for Trump's administration as it faces multiple legal challenges over immigration policies. The case is part of broader litigation by 22 states and various immigrant rights groups opposing the executive order.