Federal Judge HALTS Key Trump Order DAYS After It Was Signed

A federal judge has halted President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, deeming it “blatantly unconstitutional” and setting the stage for a heated legal battle.

Trump has yet another fight on his hands, it seems.

At a Glance

  • Federal Judge John C. Coughenour temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship
  • The order aimed to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants and certain noncitizens
  • 22 states, activist groups, and expectant mothers filed lawsuits against the order
  • Trump plans to appeal the decision
  • The case could potentially reach the Supreme Court

Judge Blocks Executive Order

In a significant legal development, Federal Judge John C. Coughenour has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to end automatic citizenship for babies born on American soil.

And absolutely nobody is surprised.

The judge’s decision, which imposes a 14-day restraining order on the implementation of the executive order, has ignited a fierce debate over the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and the limits of presidential power.

The executive order, signed by President Trump on Inauguration Day, aimed to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants and certain noncitizen parents. This move was seen as a direct challenge to the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which has been understood to grant citizenship to almost all individuals born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.

The order faced immediate legal challenges from multiple fronts. A coalition of 22 states, led by Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon, filed lawsuits against the administration, arguing that the executive order violates the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. Activist groups and expectant mothers also joined the legal battle, citing potential harm to families and communities.

“This is a blatantly unconstitutional order,” Judge John C. Coughenour said.

Judge Coughenour’s strong words underscore the gravity of the constitutional issues at stake. The temporary restraining order, which can be renewed, provides a window for more thorough judicial review of the executive order’s legality and its potential impact on hundreds of thousands of individuals.

In response to the judge’s decision, President Trump announced plans to appeal. The administration argues that the states lack grounds for the lawsuit and that no damage has occurred yet, as the order was set to take effect on February 19. However, legal experts suggest that the case could potentially make its way to the Supreme Court, given its constitutional significance.

“Obviously we’ll appeal it,” Mr. Trump said.

The Trump administration’s position hinges on a novel interpretation of the 14th Amendment, claiming that children of noncitizens are not under U.S. jurisdiction and therefore should not be recognized as citizens. This interpretation challenges nearly 150 years of legal precedent and practice.

The leftist judges are panicking for a reason: Trump is right, he can do this, and he will make it happen.