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Judge blocks Trump's birthright order after Supreme Court ruling

Judge blocks Trump's birthright order after Supreme Court ruling

Summary

A judge in New Hampshire stopped President Trump's order that aimed to end birthright citizenship for some U.S. residents, allowing a lawsuit to continue. This decision follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits broad court orders but still lets certain legal processes continue.

Key Facts

  • A judge blocked President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship in some cases.
  • The lawsuit against this order was started by the American Civil Liberties Union.
  • The U.S. Constitution automatically gives citizenship to those born on U.S. soil.
  • Trump's order targeted children of undocumented immigrants and visitors.
  • The Supreme Court recently limited wide-reaching court orders but allowed some exceptions.
  • The Trump administration plans to appeal the recent court decision.
  • Birthright citizenship policy has faced multiple legal challenges since Trump took office.
  • The Supreme Court previously ruled in favor of Trump, restricting judicial power to stop his orders.

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