Federal Judge Blocks President Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
On February 5, 2025, a federal judge in Maryland issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that halts President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at terminating birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented and temporary immigrants. Quick Hits Nationwide preliminary injunction issued: U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman blocked President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, citing constitutional conflicts and long-standing legal precedent. Temporary relief granted: The injunction, brought by five undocumented pregnant women and two immigrant rights groups, provides temporary relief while the lawsuit proceeds, with the administration expected to appeal the decision. In a significant development, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on February 5, 2025, blocking President Trump’s executive order, titled, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.”...