January 24, 2025
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Judge blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship 

The lawsuit argues that Trump’s order violates the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to children born on U.S. soil….reports Asian Lite News

A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, deeming the policy “blatantly unconstitutional.” The decision, issued on Thursday, follows a legal challenge led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and three other Democratic-led states. The temporary restraining order halts the policy for 14 days, pending further legal proceedings. 

Judge John Coughenour, appointed by President Reagan, expressed astonishment over the executive order, stating, “I can’t remember another case where the question presented was as clear.” He questioned how any legal professional could have supported the order’s constitutionality, stating it “boggled” his mind. 

The lawsuit argues that Trump’s order violates the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to children born on U.S. soil. Lane Polozola, representing Washington state, emphasized the potential harm to children who might be denied citizenship, with long-term negative impacts on their rights and well-being. He also warned of the financial and logistical burdens on state programs if children are excluded from federal benefits due to uncertain citizenship status. 

The Trump administration, however, contends that the 14th Amendment’s “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause allows the president to exclude children of undocumented immigrants and even those with lawful but temporary status. Justice Department attorney Brett Shumate argued for more time to brief the policy, urging the court not to rush a decision. 

At the White House, President Trump vowed to challenge the ruling. Meanwhile, additional lawsuits have been filed by Democratic attorneys general, immigrant rights groups, and individual plaintiffs. In Maryland, the Justice Department confirmed that federal agencies had not yet begun to enforce the order, citing the early stages of the administration’s policy development. 

Another legal challenge is underway in New Hampshire, where the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other groups are seeking a preliminary injunction against the executive order. A federal hearing is set for February 10 to address the request. 

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