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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

A federal judge has issued a nationwide block on Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of the 14th Amendment.

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  1. Federal judge blocks Trump’s ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ birthright citizenship executive order

    The swift legal challenges to Trump's executive order highlight a growing recognition that the move is not only unprecedented but also likely unconstitutional, reflecting a disconcerting trend in American governance.

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  4. Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order

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  6. A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship

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  7. US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship

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  9. "Blatantly unconstitutional": Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

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  10. Trump citizenship order ‘overreached by a mile’ – California attorney general

    The executive order issued by Trump is not only an overreach but a blatant attempt to erode the constitutional rights that have long protected birthright citizenship, ignoring both legal precedent and the fundamentals of the US constitution.

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  12. Federal judge blocks Trump's 'blatantly unconstitutional' executive order to revoke birthright citizenship

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  14. Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order, calling it 'blatantly unconstitutional'

    The swift judicial response underscores the stark unconstitutionality of the executive order, asserting the enduring principle that birthright citizenship is a fundamental right enshrined in the 14th Amendment.

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  16. Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s order attempting to end birthright citizenship

    The court's decision to block Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship highlights the enduring legal and moral commitment to ensuring that all individuals born on U.S. soil are afforded the rights that come with citizenship, particularly in this time of heightened anxiety over immigration issues.

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  18. District court judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order

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  19. Courts consider temporarily halting Trump birthright citizenship order

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  21. Trump's bid to end US birthright citizenship faces first challenge

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Updated: Jan 23rd, 2025, 7:58 PM ET

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In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour has temporarily halted President Trump's executive order intended to restrict birthright citizenship for children of non-citizen parents, stating it likely violates the 14th Amendment. This ruling comes amidst multiple lawsuits from various states, positing that the President does not hold the authority to redefine citizenship. The states involved argue the order could adversely affect hundreds of thousands of infants, potentially rendering them undocumented and stripping them of essential rights and benefits. The Justice Department has expressed plans to appeal this decision.


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