A federal judge in Seattle questioned the constitutionality of Trump's executive order, which aims to redefine birthright citizenship, and granted a temporary restraining order requested by multiple states. The order, which could impact hundreds of thousands of births, is slated to take effect on Feb. 19.
executive order redefining birthright citizenship , calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order.
Shumate said he respectfully disagreed and asked the judge for an opportunity to have a full briefing on the merits of the case, rather than have a 14-day restraining order issued blocking its implementation. “The executive order will impact hundreds of thousands of citizens nationwide who will lose their citizenship under this new rule,” Polozola said. “Births cannot be paused while the court considers this case.”, is slated to take effect on Feb. 19. It could impact hundreds of thousands of people born in the country, according to one of the lawsuits.
Trump’s order asserts that the children of noncitizens are not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and orders federal agencies to not recognize citizenship for children who don't have at least one parent who is a citizen .
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