A federal judge issued a two-week restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. This move temporarily prevents any changes to the policy that grants citizenship to almost all children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
This ruling highlights the importance of the judicial system in upholding constitutional rights and ensuring that significant policy changes undergo thorough review. The administration’s push to end birthright citizenship can have profound implications not only on the undocumented community but also the core principles of citizenship. It is reassuring to see that the judiciary is taking a measured approach to examine the legality and consequences of such policies before they are enforced.
Source: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order – The Washington Post
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