A federal judge in Seattle delivered a historic ruling Thursday, slamming the brakes on former President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to overturn birthright citizenship. Senior U.S. District Judge John Coughenour called the move 'blatantly unconstitutional' and tossed aside legal arguments supporting it.
'I’ve been on the bench over 40 years, and this case is crystal clear,' Coughenour declared. The temporary block halts the order for 14 days as lawsuits—including one led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown—unfold nationwide. Brown labeled the policy 'un-American,' warning it could strip 150,000 babies annually of citizenship.
The ruling centers on the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. Trump’s order claimed children of undocumented parents aren’t 'subject to U.S. jurisdiction,' but courts have upheld the amendment for over a century. Legal experts say this clash could ripple through 2024 election debates.
Eighteen states and immigrant rights groups have joined the fight, signaling a wave of resistance. For now, the judge’s message is clear: Birthright citizenship isn’t up for negotiation.
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
Legal experts say this clash could ripple through 2024 election debates.
