Judge blocks another effort by Trump to limit birthright citizenship
Summary
A judge blocked President Donald Trump's new executive order that tried to limit birthright citizenship for certain children born in the US. The judge said the order likely goes against the Constitution, and the case will continue in court.Key Facts
- President Trump issued a new executive order in August aiming to limit birthright citizenship for children of "alien enemies" and birth tourists.
- Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the US automatically becomes a citizen.
- The order also targeted children whose parents work for foreign governments in the US.
- Judge Deborah Boardman temporarily blocked the order, calling it likely unconstitutional.
- The lawsuit was filed by immigrant rights groups, including CASA and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.
- The Supreme Court had rejected President Trump’s previous effort to end birthright citizenship in June.
- The government plans to appeal the judge’s decision.
- Trump’s efforts are part of a broader plan to reduce immigration, including ending protections for some migrants and increasing deportations.
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