Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. is unconstitutional. The decision blocks enforcement of the order, and the case is expected to go to the Supreme Court.
Key Facts
- The ruling was made by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- The court said the order conflicts with the Fourteenth Amendment, which grants citizenship to all born in the U.S.
- The decision keeps a hold on enforcing the policy nationwide.
- The Supreme Court recently limited lower courts' powers to block federal policies.
- Democratic attorneys general from several states filed the case against the Trump administration.
- Federal agencies involved include the State Department, Justice Department, and Department of Homeland Security.
- The court's decision is likely the first appeals court ruling on this issue.
- The White House plans to appeal the ruling.
