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FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S BID TO DENY CITIZENSHIP TO CHILDREN OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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A federal judge has dealt a significant blow to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, ruling that its attempt to deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants is unconstitutional. The decision, which cites a landmark 1898 case, reaffirms the principle of birthright citizenship enshrined in the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution. According to the amendment, adopted in 1868 to ensure former slaves received citizenship and equal protection under the law, “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” This provision guarantees automatic citizenship to anyone born on US soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The judge’s ruling is a major setback for the Trump administration’s immigration initiatives, which have faced widespread criticism for perceived discrimination and constitutional violations. The decision underscores the enduring principle that birthright citizenship is a fundamental entitlement safeguarded by the US Constitution. This ruling is likely to have significant implications for the administration’s immigration policies, which have been marked by controversy and legal challenges. The Trump administration has sought to restrict immigration and tighten border control, but its efforts have been met with resistance from civil rights groups, immigration advocates, and the courts.