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Federal Court Rules Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Unconstitutional

7/24/2025

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In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court declared President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship unconstitutional, standing firm on the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling empowers states to challenge the order, which remains on hold as legal battles continue. The Supreme Court's earlier restrictions on nationwide injunctions did not tackle the core citizenship debate, leaving the issue unresolved.

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In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court declared President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship unconstitutional, standing firm on the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling empowers states to challenge the order, which remains on hold as legal battles continue. The Supreme Court's earlier restrictions on nationwide injunctions did not tackle the core citizenship debate, leaving the issue unresolved.