(LOOTPRESS) – A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling temporarily halts efforts to reinterpret the 14th Amendment, which grants automatic citizenship to those born on U.S. soil.
The decision comes in response to legal challenges from civil rights groups and constitutional scholars who argue that Trump’s policy contradicts long-standing Supreme Court precedent. The judge emphasized that birthright citizenship is a fundamental constitutional right and cannot be revoked by executive action.
“This attempt to change the definition of citizenship through executive action exceeds the authority of the presidency and violates the Constitution,” the judge wrote in the ruling.
Trump has long pushed for an end to birthright citizenship, arguing that it encourages illegal immigration. His administration previously attempted similar measures, but legal obstacles prevented any lasting changes.
Legal experts have welcomed the injunction, calling it a victory for the rule of law. However, Trump and his supporters have vowed to appeal the decision, setting the stage for a potential Supreme Court battle.
For now, birthright citizenship remains intact, but the legal fight over the issue is far from over.
