Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide

A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction blocking former President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that the order likely violated the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction.

This marks the fourth ruling by federal judges against Trump’s controversial policy. Previous decisions by other courts had also blocked the executive order, which was seen as a significant attempt by the former administration to limit citizenship rights for children born to undocumented immigrants.

Judge Boardman’s ruling applies to children born in the U.S. after February 19, 2025, who would have been affected by the executive order. This decision comes despite the Supreme Court’s June 2025 ruling, which limited the ability of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, allowing for exceptions in class-action cases.

Trump’s administration had argued that the 14th Amendment did not guarantee birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented or temporary immigrants. However, courts have consistently ruled that the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment applies broadly, including to children in the categories targeted by the executive order.

The legal battle surrounding the birthright citizenship order is still ongoing, with the possibility of further appeals. As of now, the nationwide injunction remains in effect, preserving the current status of birthright citizenship in the United States. The case may ultimately reach the Supreme Court for a final decision.