CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A US federal judge has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a controversial move that had sparked widespread debate and legal challenges. Birthright citizenship, guaranteed under the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, grants citizenship to anyone born on US soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
The judge’s decision comes after civil rights groups and immigration advocates filed lawsuits challenging the executive order, arguing that it violates constitutional rights. The temporary block halts the implementation of the order, providing relief to thousands of immigrants and their children who would have been affected.
Legal experts have pointed out that altering the principle of birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment, not an executive order. This ruling is a significant setback for Trump’s immigration agenda, which has often been criticized for its hardline approach.
While Trump and his supporters argue that the policy addresses loopholes in the immigration system, opponents believe it undermines the rights of individuals born in the US. The case is expected to proceed to higher courts, with significant implications for immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.
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