You remember when we first talk about President Donald Trump plans to stop Birthright Citizenship? Well, there is new development for di story.
One Federal Judge don temporarily stop Trump’s Executive Order, wey aim to limit citizenship to only those wey born to parents wey be citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Judge’s Ruling on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship ban
Di judge’s decision na big setback for Trump’s efforts to change di country’s immigration laws.
Di order, wey suppose to take effect on February 19, don dey on hold pending further review.
Di Judge talk say di order fit cause significant harm to individuals and families, and say e fit be unconstitutional.
Breaking News: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. The executive order is on hold, with legal battles expected to head to the Supreme Court. Stay tuned for updates! #relieflaw pic.twitter.com/7qwoJGbOr7
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US States’ argument
Di case was brought by several States, including Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon, wey argue say di 14th amendment and Supreme Court case law don establish birthright citizenship as fundamental right.
Di States claim say Trump’s order go unfairly target certain groups of people, including immigrants and dia children, and go lead to confusion and chaos for di immigration system.
Victory for Birthright Citizenship Advocates
Di Judge’s decision na big victory for advocates of birthright citizenship for now, wey argue say e be fundamental aspect of American identity and key component of di country’s melting pot culture.
But di issue no dey resolved yet, and e go likely continue to be major point of contention for di coming months under the Trump’s administration.
Wetin go happen next?
Di Trump administration likely go appeal di judge’s decision, wey fit lead to lengthy and contentious legal battle.
Meanwhile, advocates of birthright citizenship dey celebrate di temporary victory, but dem still dey vigilant for dia efforts to protect dis fundamental right. Make we dey watch out for further updates on dis developing story!
