Summary
A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. The court's decision maintains a previous block on the order, meaning it cannot be enforced across the United States.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court upheld a decision blocking President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship.
- Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco made the ruling.
- The decision agrees with an earlier ruling by a judge in Seattle.
- Trump's order was challenged by states, arguing it would cause issues if only some states recognized birthright citizenship.
- The Citizenship Clause in the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship.
- A judge appointed by Trump disagreed with the ruling, arguing states shouldn't have the right to sue.
