Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

The executive order, signed by President Trump, faces legal challenges for allegedly violating the 14th Amendment and federal immigration laws.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary-status parents, effective February 19, 2025.
A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary nationwide block on the order, calling it 'blatantly unconstitutional' and citing the protections of the 14th Amendment.
The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all individuals born in the U.S. and has been in place since 1868 to ensure equal rights for all citizens, including former slaves.
Legal challenges have been filed by 22 states, with Illinois, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona leading the first successful case to temporarily halt the order.
Critics argue the order could leave many children stateless and disrupt access to federal programs, while supporters claim it addresses illegal immigration incentives.