Birthright Citizenship

US Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

06 Feb 2025

A federal judge has indefinitely blocked former US President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, dealing a major blow to his immigration policies. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, states that the order is unconstitutional and contradicts over a century of legal precedent. Judge Calls Order "Blatantly Unconstitutional" District Judge...

Indian Moms Rush for Premature Deliveries in U.S.: A Risky Bid for Birthright Citizenship

24 Jan 2025

In recent times, there has been a growing trend of Indian expectant mothers opting for premature deliveries in the United States to ensure their child is born before the implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order revoking birthright citizenship. This phenomenon has raised concerns among health experts due to the...

US Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, Suspends It for 14 Days

24 Jan 2025

A US judge has temporarily blocked Donald Trump's executive order, which sought to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented migrants. The order, initially set to take effect in February, is now on hold for 14 days as legal proceedings continue. States Challenge the Order Four States - Washington, Arizona,...

‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’: Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Citizenship Order

24 Jan 2025

Seattle: A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing an executive order that sought to curtail automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” U.S. District Judge John Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order at the request of four Democratic-led states,...

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Move Faces Fierce Court Battle From 22 Democratic States

22 Jan 2025

Tuesday state governments led by Democrats and civil rights groups filed a series of lawsuits attempting to halt his highly contentious order on birthright citizenship. Earlier on Monday, at an inauguration ceremony, Trump, who signed an executive order, instructed US agencies to deny citizenship for children born within the US...