Trump's executive order to abolish citizenship by birthright has been blocked.

(CLO) On January 23, federal judge John Coughenour issued a temporary ruling blocking President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at revoking citizenship for those born in the United States.

Mr. Coughenour asserted that the decree was "clearly unconstitutional" and postponed its implementation for 14 days for further review.

President Trump signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office. (Screenshot)

Judge Coughenour expressed surprise at the U.S. Department of Justice 's support of the executive order. "Frankly, I can't understand how a member of the Department of Justice could assert that this order is constitutional," he emphasized.

Immediately after the ruling, President Trump announced he would appeal. The U.S. Department of Justice affirmed it would continue to defend the executive order, arguing that this approach is consistent with the Constitution. “We look forward to presenting our full arguments to the court and to the American people, who want the law to be enforced,” a Department of Justice spokesperson stated.

The executive order signed by President Trump on January 20th stipulates that children born in the United States will not be issued passports, certificates of citizenship, or related documents if: the child's mother is in the United States illegally or temporarily, or the child's father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

This executive order is expected to take effect in 30 days if not blocked. Trump acknowledged the order could face numerous legal challenges, but argued it was necessary to protect the U.S. immigration system.

Immediately after the executive order was issued, the attorneys general of 22 states filed lawsuits, claiming the order violated the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown criticized the order as "un-American" and contrary to core national values.

The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the administration of the United States are citizens of the United States and of the state in which they reside.” This provision was introduced to guarantee citizenship rights for the children of slaves who were brought to the United States in the past.

According to experts, the content of the 14th Amendment is very clear, guaranteeing citizenship based on the principle of jus soli (citizenship by birthright), meaning that anyone born in the United States automatically becomes a citizen, regardless of their parents' residency status.

President Trump and his allies have long opposed this rule, arguing that it is being abused to legitimize illegal immigration and "birth tourism ." They claim that granting automatic citizenship encourages more people to come to the U.S. illegally simply to give birth and that stricter measures are needed.

However, civil rights organizations argue that Trump's executive order is not only unconstitutional but also negatively impacts millions of children born in the U.S., leaving them stateless and without legal rights.

Cao Phong (according to CNN, BBC, Reuters)

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