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Judge blocks Trump’s new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under current law, with a few exceptions, and has been in place since the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868. The judge cited Supreme Court precedent in the decision, stating that children born on US soil are considered citizens at birth.
A federal judge has blocked an executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. The order was intended to target "birth tourism." A preliminary injunction was granted until a class-action lawsuit is resolved.
The judge cited Supreme Court precedent in the decision, stating that children born on US soil are considered citizens at birth. Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under current law, with a few exceptions, and has been in place since the 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.
Further details on the ruling and the lawsuit are available from the source. The decision was made by US District Judge Deborah L Boardman, who was appointed by President Joe Biden.
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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