A federal judge has temporarily halted President Trump's executive order that aimed to deny U.S. citizenship to children born to undocumented immigrants. Judge John Coughenour, during the initial hearing which involved multiple states challenging the order, declared the directive clearly unconstitutional, referencing the 14th Amendment. The ruling prevents the administration from implementing the order for at least 14 days until further arguments are submitted. This order set off a wave of legal actions from 22 states and various immigrant rights groups, signifying a contentious legal battle ahead regarding immigration policy.
Judge John Coughenour stated, 'I've been on the bench for over four decades. I can't remember another case where the question presented was as clear as this one is.'
The judge emphasized the clear unconstitutionality of Trump's order, saying, 'This is a blatantly unconstitutional order' during the hearing.
The executive order was challenged by multiple states and immigrant rights groups, highlighting a significant legal battle against the administration's immigration policies.
Coughenour scheduled a follow-up hearing for February 6 where further arguments will determine the long-term implications of Trump's executive order.
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