Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

The order, which redefines citizenship criteria for U.S.-born children, faces widespread legal challenges citing constitutional violations.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, sparking immediate legal challenges.
A federal judge in Washington State issued a temporary restraining order, calling the executive action 'blatantly unconstitutional' and citing the 14th Amendment's clear guarantee of citizenship for those born on U.S. soil.
Eighteen Democratic-led states and multiple cities have filed lawsuits against the order, arguing it violates over a century of legal precedent, including the landmark 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
Critics warn the policy could strip thousands of U.S.-born children of access to essential services like healthcare and education, placing financial burdens on states to cover these costs.
The Trump administration has vowed to appeal the ruling, signaling a potential Supreme Court battle over the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause.