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US court allows Trump birthright citizenship order to proceed without immediate halt
A United States federal judge has declined to immediately block President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship eligibility. The decision permits the contentious order to remain in effect as legal challenges proceed through the courts.
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A US District Court judge rejected an emergency request from immigrant rights advocates seeking to temporarily suspend Trump's latest executive order on birthright citizenship. The order, which limits eligibility for automatic citizenship to children born on US soil, will continue to take effect while legal proceedings unfold.
Immigrant rights groups had petitioned the court for a preliminary injunction to halt implementation of the order pending further litigation. The judge's refusal to grant immediate relief means the measure will remain operational despite ongoing constitutional challenges to its validity.
The executive order represents a significant shift in US immigration policy, as it seeks to restrict automatic citizenship granted under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. Legal experts remain divided on whether an executive order can modify long-established citizenship rights traditionally granted to all children born within US territory.
The decision does not constitute a final ruling on the order's constitutionality. Immigrant advocacy groups are expected to continue pursuing legal challenges through the court system, with the case likely to face appellate review in coming months.
The ruling comes amid broader policy shifts on immigration and citizenship during the new administration, with multiple legal battles expected to unfold over the coming year regarding the executive order's enforceability and scope.