(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In a major obstacle to President Trump’s plans to fight illegal immigration, a second federal judge indefinitely blocked his executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
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This move frustrates many supporters of his immigration policies, once again emphasizing the judiciary’s powerful role in shaping U.S. policy.
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled against Trump’s executive order intended to curb birthright citizenship.
The decision underscores ongoing legal skirmishes over the president’s immigration policies.
Judge Boardman’s decision reflects a belief that birthright citizenship is deeply embedded in the nation’s legal framework.
Maryland district Judge Deborah Boardman emphasized that birthright citizenship is the law and tradition of the US.
As she noted, “Today, virtually every baby born on US soil is a US citizen upon birth.”
This resonates with the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause.
Judge Boardman’s ruling extends a pause previously applied by a Seattle federal judge calling Trump’s order “blatantly unconstitutional,” now on hold indefinitely.
A federal judge in Seattle previously called Trump’s order unconstitutional, setting a 14-day restraining order.
The Trump administration is expected to appeal against these rulings, but as of now, the legal process could stretch on for months or years.
Trump’s order aimed to withhold automatic citizenship from newborns whose parents lack legal status in the country.
Judge Boardman eloquently argued against the order’s constitutionality, highlighting that the 14th Amendment affirms citizenship for all born or naturalized in the U.S.
Her ruling pointed out, “No court in the country has ever endorsed the president’s interpretation.”
This significant judicial block aligns with the U.S. Supreme Court’s past rejections of similar views on the citizenship clause.
One of the plaintiffs, expecting mother Trinidad Garcia, expressed relief. She emphasized that her child, born in the U.S., should have the right to citizenship guaranteed by the constitution.
Her sentiment resonates with many others anxious about the implications of the now-blocked executive order.
“All I have wanted is to focus on my baby being born healthy and safe, but instead, even though my baby will be born in the U.S., I have been worried that they will be denied a right is that guaranteed under the constitution — the right to be a U.S. citizen. This ruling will give mothers like me a bit of temporary relief as we navigate pregnancy and the uncertain future for our babies,” Garcia said, cited by NPR.
The Trump administration remains committed to appealing the decision.
A White House spokesperson stated, “President Trump was given a resounding mandate to end the disregard and abuse of our immigration laws.”
The administration insists on prioritizing American interests, highlighting the ongoing tension across branches of government.
Yet, as it stands, the executive order is paused indefinitely, affecting the citizenship status of newborns to undocumented or temporarily present parents in the U.S.
Conservatives argue that current birthright citizenship policies encourage illegal immigration and exploit the system through birth tourism.
Federal judges like Deborah Boardman are blocking Trump's initiatives. Ugh! pic.twitter.com/jQQ1waxVHz
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