Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Block on Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship, Citing Violation of Constitutional Rights
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order aimed at altering birthright citizenship, citing it as “blatantly unconstitutional.”
The now-suspended order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented migrants or temporary residents. It was scheduled to take effect on January 19, 2025.
The Order Sparks Legal Battle
One of the first executive actions Trump signed after being sworn in as the 47th President, the order directed federal agencies to stop issuing citizenship documentation to children born under such circumstances. Immigration advocacy groups immediately filed lawsuits, with more legal challenges expected in the coming weeks.
Courtroom Drama in Seattle
During a hearing in Seattle, four states—led by Washington—urged the court to block the order nationwide. Judge John Coughenour interrupted Justice Department attorney Brett Shumate mid-argument, asking directly:
“Is this order constitutional?”
Before Shumate could fully respond, the judge declared:
“This is a blatantly unconstitutional order. We look back in history and say, ‘Where were the judges, where were the lawyers?’”
Judge Coughenour went further, expressing doubt that any legal professional could justify the executive order’s constitutionality.
First Victory for Opponents
Speaking after the ruling, Washington Attorney General Nicholas Brown described the decision as “fairly obvious.” He added,
“This nationwide block is just the first step, and we’re confident it won’t be overturned by any higher court.”
The Trump administration has yet to announce its next legal move, but the battle over birthright citizenship is far from over.
Stay tuned for updates as this case continues to unfold.
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