“It Is Blatantly Unconstitutional” – US Judge Halts Trump’s Controversial Executive Order On Birthright Citizenship

A U.S federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary injunction halting President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship.

The ruling, which blocks the enforcement of the order for 14 days, follows legal challenges filed by 22 states, two cities, and multiple civil rights organizations.

Senior U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, who was appointed by Republican President Ronald Reagan, strongly criticized the executive order, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.”

During the hearing in Washington state, he emphasized the clarity of the case, saying, “I can’t remember another case where the question presented is as clear as this one.”

The order, signed by Trump shortly after his inauguration for a second term, sought to redefine birthright citizenship, arguing that individuals in the U.S. illegally or on a visa should not be considered “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States and therefore not entitled to citizenship by birth.

Birthright citizenship has long been a cornerstone of U.S. law, enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which guarantees that anyone born on U.S. soil automatically becomes a citizen. The ruling represents a significant setback for Trump’s immigration policies and comes amid ongoing debates over the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.