Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

SOURCE www.npr.org
A federal judge in Maryland blocked President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to parents in the country without legal status, citing the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Key Points

  • Judge Deborah Boardman issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against Trump's executive order
  • The ruling expands a previous injunction by a federal court in Seattle
  • Plaintiffs in the case include pregnant women without legal status and immigrant-rights organizations

Pros

  • Protects the rights of children born on U.S. soil to parents without legal status
  • Upholds the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Cons

  • Potential legal battle as White House is expected to appeal the ruling
  • Uncertainty for pregnant women without legal status and their children