A US federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s controversial executive order aimed at revoking birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. The ruling delivers a significant legal blow to Trump’s immigration agenda, which he continues to promote during his 2025 campaign trail.
The judge issued a nationwide injunction, stating the order was likely unconstitutional and contradicted the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
Legal experts hailed the decision as a reaffirmation of constitutional rights, warning that undermining birthright citizenship could set a dangerous precedent. Immigrant advocacy groups also welcomed the pause, calling the order “an attack on American values.”
The Biden administration had previously reversed a similar attempt during Trump’s earlier term, but Trump reintroduced the policy through a new executive directive this year, sparking lawsuits across several states.
The case is now expected to head to a higher court, possibly reaching the Supreme Court in the coming months.
