Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily halted President Donald Trump's attempt to impose restrictions on automatic birthright citizenship. This decision comes after his previous loss in the Supreme Court regarding similar immigration policies.

On Wednesday, the judge ruled that Trump's August executive order, which sought to expand the categories of noncitizen parents whose children would be denied citizenship, is likely unlawful. Notably, this includes parents involved in commercial transactions to give birth in the U.S.

This ruling represents another setback for Trump's immigration agenda and may lead to further legal battles, with the Justice Department potentially appealing the decision.

Source: www.japantimes.co.jp