A federal judge has halted former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain immigrants. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman issued an injunction, preventing the order from being implemented until higher courts can decide its fate.
Trump’s order sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants and some legal residents. However, Judge Boardman ruled that the order violates the 14th Amendment and contradicts a Supreme Court ruling from 1898 that upholds birthright citizenship.
The lawsuit was brought by civil rights groups and five pregnant women, who argued the order would unjustly deprive their children of citizenship. Judge Boardman noted that no court has ever supported Trump’s interpretation of the law, making the order unconstitutional.
The case has sparked a political divide, with Democratic attorneys general opposing the order and Republican officials supporting it. The issue is now headed to higher courts for further review.
