Washington, July 11 (V7N) – A federal court in New Hampshire has issued a temporary stay on President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling came on Thursday, citing concerns that the implementation of the order could threaten the citizenship status of many children, potentially causing irreparable harm.

The executive order sought to rescind automatic citizenship for children born in the US if neither parent is a citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Immigration rights activists promptly filed a lawsuit challenging the order, warning that up to 150,000 newborns could be denied citizenship annually if the order were enforced.

Under the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution, any person born on American soil is entitled to citizenship. However, the Trump administration has argued for restricting this right specifically for children of undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors. Since 2018, President Trump has publicly advocated for curbing birthright citizenship, claiming it incentivizes illegal immigration.

Legal experts say the order faces significant constitutional challenges, and critics argue that if enforced, it could create widespread uncertainty and hardship for countless children and families across the country.

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