In a significant ruling against President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, US District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a nationwide preliminary injunction, saying the order conflicts with the plain language of the 14th Amendment. The case was brought by five pregnant women and immigrant-rights groups in Maryland. The injunction will remain in place while the lawsuit proceeds and is likely to be appealed by the administration.
Boardman emphasized the importance of citizenship, stating that children subjected to the order would be denied their rights as US citizens, causing irreparable injury. An attorney for the challengers argued that the 14th Amendment has long guaranteed citizenship to all born in the US.
The Trump administration’s lawyer argued that the order was intended to prevent exploitation of a loophole by temporary visitors or undocumented immigrants. However, Boardman disagreed, stating that the order was enough for her to assess its lawfulness.
The ruling was celebrated by the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, with co-executive director Swapna Reddy stating that the order has caused chaos and fear for many families. The executive order, signed by Trump on January 20, aimed to protect American citizenship’s meaning and value by denying recognition to children born on US soil to parents in the country unlawfully or temporarily. The legal battle is expected to continue, potentially reaching the Supreme Court for review.
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