Birthright Citizenship Blocked
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Bid to Limit Birthright Citizenship
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A federal judge in Maryland has blocked President Donald Trump's latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship. WSMV reports that Judge Deborah L. Boardman issued a preliminary injunction against an executive order targeting what the administration called "birth tourism." The ruling reaffirms that children born on U.S. soil are citizens at birth, with only narrow exceptions for those with foreign embassy connections or deemed enemy aliens.
How Birthright Citizenship Works Under Current Law
The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to almost anyone born on U.S. soil. WANDTV explains that the only exceptions are for children of foreign diplomats or those considered enemies of the United States. This rule has been in place for over 150 years and applies regardless of their parents' immigration status.
Trump's Executive Order Targets "Birth Tourism"
The administration's executive order attempted to narrow birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens. KLTV reports the order specifically targeted families with connections to foreign embassies or international organizations. The White House framed the measure as stopping "birth tourism," where foreign nationals allegedly come to the U.S. solely to secure citizenship for their children.
Supreme Court Already Rejected Similar Birthright Citizenship Ban
This is Trump's second major defeat on birthright citizenship. WOWT notes that the Supreme Court struck down his previous attempt in June. That earlier executive order faced similar constitutional challenges based on the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. The new Maryland ruling suggests courts will continue blocking efforts to restrict birthright citizenship through executive action.
Administration Vows to Pursue Alternative Enforcement Methods
Despite the court loss, the Trump administration signaled it will not give up. LIVE5NEWS reports the administration argued that the block request was premature and that it would use "appropriate measures" to enforce its immigration policy going forward. Legal experts say any new attempt must work within existing constitutional limits on birthright citizenship.
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