President Donald Trump’s bold plan to end birthright citizenship has been temporarily blocked by liberal judges—once again putting the interests of illegal immigrants ahead of American sovereignty.
Trump Executive Order Under Fire
On his first day back in office, Trump signed a powerful executive order targeting birthright citizenship, a longstanding immigration loophole that allows the children of illegal aliens to automatically become U.S. citizens.
The order directs federal agencies to deny automatic citizenship unless at least one parent is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
But now, Democrat-appointed judges in Boston’s First Circuit Court of Appeals are challenging the order, questioning whether it can override the controversial interpretation of the 14th Amendment—an amendment originally meant to protect freed slaves, not reward border violators.
Judges Cite 125-Year-Old Precedent
The court referenced United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), a century-old ruling that liberal judges claim supports giving citizenship to children of illegal immigrants. Chief Judge David Barron bluntly stated that judges “aren’t free to disregard” that outdated decision—despite rising national security and economic concerns.
Trump’s Department of Justice maintains that the 14th Amendment was never intended to grant citizenship to the children of foreign nationals here unlawfully or temporarily.
Liberal Courts Expand Nationwide Injunctions
Despite recent rulings limiting nationwide injunctions, activist judges continue to push the limits. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Massachusetts ruled that blocking Trump’s order nationwide was still justified because no narrower alternative would “provide relief.”
In New Hampshire, another judge certified a nationwide class of all U.S.-born children, effectively shielding the controversial policy of birthright citizenship from reform.
Not All Judges Agree
Judge Patrick Bumatay dissented in a related Ninth Circuit case, urging caution: “We should approach any request for universal relief with good faith skepticism.”
His message? Courts should not use “complete relief” as a backdoor to nationwide blocks—a tactic now commonly used to obstruct Trump’s America First policies.
Support and Pushback in Washington
Former Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg told Newsweek that Trump can’t change the Constitution with an executive order alone. However, many conservatives argue that reinterpreting the 14th Amendment in the context of modern mass immigration is long overdue.
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) slammed the abuse of birthright citizenship, stating on social media:
“It was never meant to be a reward for breaking immigration laws.”
Tenney supports the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act, legislation that would ban automatic citizenship for children born to illegal aliens, terrorists, or foreign agents.
What Happens Next? Supreme Court Showdown Looms
Legal experts expect the issue to head to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the justices could deliver a historic ruling that will reshape immigration policy, national security, and the very definition of American citizenship.
For millions of patriotic Americans, the stakes couldn’t be higher.