Trump Administration Appeals Federal Blocks on Birthright Citizenship Order

The executive order, aiming to end automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, faces legal challenges and awaits higher court rulings.

• The Trump administration has appealed rulings by federal judges in Washington and Maryland that temporarily blocked the executive order on birthright citizenship.
• The order, signed on Inauguration Day, seeks to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary-status parents, citing a reinterpretation of the 14th Amendment.
• Legal experts and civil rights groups argue the order is unconstitutional, while conservative legal groups support it, claiming the amendment has been misinterpreted.
• The appeals are heading to the Ninth Circuit Court, which has shifted to a more politically balanced composition after Trump’s judicial appointments during his first term.
• Republican lawmakers have introduced the 'Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025' to codify the policy change, highlighting concerns over immigration and national security.

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