In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman has issued a nationwide injunction against US President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. This ruling, announced today, states that the executive order is likely unconstitutional and contradicts over 250 years of citizenship history in the United States.
The decision comes as part of a lawsuit filed in Maryland by five pregnant women and two immigrant rights organizations, challenging Trump’s controversial order. Judge Boardman emphasized that the order conflicts with the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and longstanding Supreme Court precedents that guarantee citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil.
During the hearing, Judge Boardman expressed concern over the potential harm the order could cause to children born to parents who are in the U.S. unlawfully or temporarily. “Citizenship is a most precious right, expressly guaranteed by the 14th Amendment,” she stated, highlighting the “irreparable injury” that could result if the order were allowed to take effect.
Trump’s executive order, signed on January 20, sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents in the country unlawfully or temporarily. Legal representatives for the plaintiffs argued that this move creates chaos and uncertainty for families who have made America their home.
While the ruling is celebrated by immigrant rights advocates, it is expected that the Trump administration will appeal the decision to a federal appeals court. Legal experts anticipate that the case may ultimately reach the Supreme Court for a final resolution.
As this legal battle unfolds, other states are also considering similar challenges to the executive order, suggesting that the fight over birthright citizenship will continue to be a contentious issue in American politics.
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