Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, stating it was 'blatantly unconstitutional.' The ruling is a blow to the new Trump administration and comes as 22 U.S. states and immigrants rights groups have sued over the ban.
Key Points
- Federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
- Judge describes the action as 'blatantly unconstitutional'
- Ruling is a blow to the new Trump administration
- 22 U.S. states and immigrants rights groups have sued over the ban