Judge Blocks Birthright Citizenship Order | Philadelphia News

A federal judge has temporarily halted a controversial executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, ruling it likely violates the Fourteenth Amendment. The order sought to deny citizenship to children of “alien enemies,” foreign workers, and those born via “birth tourism.” Judge Deborah Boardman sided with plaintiffs, citing a prior Supreme Court decision that upholds automatic citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil under its jurisdiction. She rejected the administration’s argument that exceptions like diplomats or commercial transactions justify the new policy, calling it too similar to a previously blocked order. Advocacy groups hailed the ruling as a victory for constitutional rights, warning the order could lead to unjust denials based on vague or politically charged definitions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8118aa06a8098b65