Written by Nate Raymond (Reuters) – In Seattle, a federal judge criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly disregarding the rule of law for personal and political gains. Judge John Coughenour declared Trump’s executive order, aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, as unconstitutional.
Following the judge’s decision to extend a temporary block on Trump’s order, there was applause in the courtroom. Coughenour accused Trump of viewing the rule of law as an obstacle to his policy objectives. The judge’s ruling, supported by Democratic-led states and pregnant women, argued that Trump’s order violated the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing citizenship to anyone born in the country.
Trump’s order, part of his strict immigration policies, directed U.S. agencies to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. after Feb. 19 if neither parent was a citizen or lawful resident. The White House is expected to appeal the judge’s decision.
This marks one of two injunctions issued by federal judges blocking Trump’s order. A similar injunction was issued in Maryland, with more states and advocates challenging the policy. Despite arguments from the U.S. Justice Department, Judge Coughenour maintained that the plaintiffs’ interpretation of the law was correct.
Coughenour emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, stating that he would not allow the fundamental right to citizenship to be compromised by an executive order. The judge’s firm stance against the executive order highlights the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Trump administration in implementing its immigration policies.
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