A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. This decision confirms a previous ruling by a lower court that blocked enforcement of the order. The appeals court's ruling prevents the Trump administration from denying citizenship to children born in the U.S. to those here illegally or temporarily. The court agreed with a lower court's conclusion that the order was unconstitutional and highlighted concerns regarding political motivations behind the administration's actions. The ruling is significant as it brings the matter closer to potential adjudication by the Supreme Court.
The district court correctly concluded that the Executive Order's proposed interpretation, denying citizenship to many persons born in the United States, is unconstitutional. We fully agree.
The 9th Circuit majority found that the case fell under one of the exceptions left open by the justices regarding nationwide injunctions, ensuring complete relief for the States.
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