Judges Rule That the Order Likely Violates the Fourteenth Amendment

President Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and those with temporary status has sparked intense legal debates. This controversial measure aimed to reinterpret the Fourteenth Amendment, which has long guaranteed citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil.

Judicial Blocks Raise Constitutional Questions
A federal judge in Maryland recently issued a nationwide preliminary injunction, halting the order’s implementation. This follows an earlier decision by a judge in Seattle, who also ruled against the executive action. Both judges cited concerns that the order directly contradicts the Fourteenth Amendment, which states:

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.”

Legal experts argue that any attempt to modify birthright citizenship through an executive order rather than a constitutional amendment is likely to fail in court. Historically, the Supreme Court has upheld this interpretation, reinforcing that the only way to change birthright citizenship would be through legislative or constitutional means.

Uncertain Future in the Courts
With multiple legal challenges, the case is expected to move through the appellate courts and could ultimately reach the Supreme Court. If the high court upholds lower court rulings, Trump’s order will be permanently invalidated. However, if the conservative-leaning Supreme Court decides to hear the case, it could lead to a landmark ruling on the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.