Federal Judge John Coughenour has temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order that sought to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. Coughenour expressed concern over the order’s constitutionality, emphasizing that it violates the 14th Amendment. The injunction, valid for two weeks, signals the start of potential legal battles over Trump's proposals. The order also affects children born to mothers who are legally in the U.S. on temporary visas, broadening its implications significantly.
This is a blatantly unconstitutional order, he said today.
Frankly, I have difficulty understanding how a member of the bar would state unequivocally that this is a constitutional order.
The judge's injunction, which lasts two weeks, marks the beginning of what will almost certainly be a long battle between the new administration and the courts.
The order to end birthright citizenship also extends to babies born to mothers who are in the country legally but temporarily.
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