A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors. The 9th Circuit upheld a lower court’s injunction, preventing the order from taking effect.
Critics argue the order violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to those born on U.S. soil. The Justice Department plans to appeal, potentially bringing the case to the Supreme Court. For now, birthright citizenship remains unchanged under existing legal precedents.
