A federal judge in the United States temporarily blocked the administration of Donald Trump from restricting birthright citizenship, delivering another legal setback to his immigration policies.
The decision was issued by Judge Deborah Boardman of Maryland, who granted a preliminary injunction while a class-action lawsuit filed by immigrant families and organizations defending migrants’ rights moves forward.
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The new executive order, signed by Trump on August 6, sought to establish exceptions for certain children born on U.S. soil, including cases related to so-called “birth tourism.” The administration argues that the measure is intended to address abuses of the immigration system.
Why did the judge block the measure?
Boardman determined that the new restrictions are likely unconstitutional and noted that the children affected are already protected under current citizenship laws.
The ruling represents another chapter in the legal battle over birthright citizenship in the United States, an issue that continues to generate intense political and legal debate.
