A federal district judge halted an executive order by President Trump intended to deny citizenship to children of undocumented migrants, citing its direct conflict with the 14th Amendment. The initial suit, filed minutes after Trump's signing, was joined by 22 states. Judge John Coughenour branded the order blatantly unconstitutional, expressing disbelief that it could be defended legally. This ruling marks the first judicial challenge to Trump's aggressive immigration policy, highlighting opposition from various states and human rights organizations.
Judge Coughenour called the order blatantly unconstitutional at the hearing, stating he could not recall any measure in his career that was so clearly unconstitutional.
Legal experts had warned that the order would face significant challenges, as it directly conflicts with the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
The court's ruling applies to one of the five lawsuits filed against the executive order, which has sparked numerous appeals from a total of 22 states.
The first lawsuit was filed just minutes after Trump signed the order by groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
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