A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from ending birthright citizenship for children of parents in the U.S. illegally, following court rulings since June. Judge Leo Sorokin, alongside other courts, upheld a nationwide injunction, citing financial threats to health insurance. The issue may return to the Supreme Court quickly.
New Jersey Attorney General and others celebrate the ruling, emphasizing the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. However, the administration’s appeal status on recent court decisions remains pending.
In a series of legal actions across different states, judges have challenged the constitutionality of Trump’s executive order, arguing its impact on essential state services and the principles of birthright citizenship.
The legal battles are rooted in the 14th Amendment, post-Civil War, with the administration claiming noncitizens’ children are not under U.S. jurisdiction for citizenship purposes.