Federal judge considers injunction on Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court constraints
A federal judge today began hearings on whether to block former President Trump’s executive order that restricts birthright citizenship—an order that challenges the longstanding constitutional precedent under the 14th Amendment. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is pushing for class‑action status, representing all newborns affected, in hopes of securing a nationwide injunction.
The move comes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the use of nationwide injunctions, which could complicate the legal path for a sweeping block. Meanwhile, advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to protect citizenship rights en masse.
Politically, this intensifies the national debate on immigration and executive power. Trump’s team is also actively redrawing GOP congressional maps in Texas, seeking fortified Republican majorities—a legislative push aligned with the citizenship policy.
The case could further define the scope of presidential authority and the judiciary’s role in checking executive action—especially when it comes to fundamental rights.
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