Judge Halts Enforcement of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an order restricting birthright citizenship. This follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting nationwide injunctions. The order's execution risks stripping citizenship from many U.S.-born children, prompting new legal challenges by immigrant rights advocates.

A federal judge has once again barred the enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship across the United States. This decision comes after the Supreme Court's ruling that restricted judicial ability to implement nationwide injunctions against presidential policies.

U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante in New Hampshire granted class action status to a lawsuit challenging the policy. The lawsuit aims to protect the citizenship rights of babies potentially affected by Trump's directive.

Laplante emphasized the potential harm if the policy were enacted, stating, "It is the greatest privilege that exists in the world." He has stayed his ruling temporarily to allow for an appeal by the administration, with a written decision expected shortly.

(With inputs from agencies.)