(DCWatchdog.com) – In yet another clash between judicial powers and executive ambitions, federal judges have blocked President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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The decision underscores the courts’ significant role in maintaining constitutional limits on executive actions.
The frustration grows as conservatives see legal barriers to implementing policies designed to safeguard America’s future.
U.S. District Judge John Coughenour’s ruling halts Trump’s attempt to revoke automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.
The move was aimed at curbing perceived exploitation of American citizenship, a concern that resonates deeply with many patriotic supporters of Trump’s agenda who favor tighter immigration controls.
However, the courts insist on adhering to traditional interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
The ruling extends the pause on Trump’s order, potentially for months or even years, while the legal process unfolds.
Supporters of birthright citizenship claim it’s a deeply rooted American custom, embedded in over 250 years of national history.
Judge Deborah Boardman sided with this view, declaring that Trump’s order contradicts both the Constitution and longstanding legal precedents.
Despite previous rulings labeling the executive order “blatantly unconstitutional,” the Trump administration appears poised to challenge this latest decision.
The administration’s order, originally intended to take effect on February 19, sought to redefine citizenship conditions beyond the straightforward birth on U.S. soil.
The Justice Department has yet to publicly respond to these setbacks, but the White House has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing American interests.
The Trump administration had interpreted the existing citizenship clause in a way deemed insupportable by multiple courts, leaving them with no choice but to file an appeal against rulings obstructing their immigration objectives.
“Today, virtually every baby born on US soil is a US citizen upon birth. That is the law and tradition of our country,” stated Judge Deborah Boardman, cited by The BBC.
The debate touches on deeper ideological divisions about citizenship laws and their potential abuse.
Many conservatives argue that the current interpretation opens the door to illegal immigration and birth tourism, calling for a more stringent enforcement that places American citizens first. Challenges brought forth by immigrant rights groups in states like Maryland highlight the intense pushback against these efforts.
Supporters of Trump’s policies question the long-term impacts of unchecked immigration under existing laws.
The specter of future court battles looms large as numerous states prepare to challenge Trump’s birthright order further.
A Massachusetts hearing involving over a dozen states signifies mounting opposition to the initiative, which critics argue would strip over 150,000 babies yearly of citizenship.
Meanwhile, Trump’s determination to fight on, as expressed in intended appeals, suggests no cessation in the struggle between the branches of government over immigration policy.
“President Trump was given a resounding mandate to end the disregard and abuse of our immigration laws and to secure our borders. The Trump administration will continue to put Americans and America first,” declared White House spokesman Kush Desai.
This is the Biden-appointed loony judge who blocked Trump's quest to overturned the current, incorrect use of #BirthrightCitizenship . Deborah Boardman. Thanks, @SenateGOP You may want to keep a scorecard on which unconstitutional judges to impeach and remove first. pic.twitter.com/QalgEMdfXK
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