A federal judge has blocked former U.

According to The New York Times, District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled on Wednesday that denying birthright citizenship would cause irreparable harm and directly contradicts the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born on American soil.

“The denial of the precious right to citizenship will cause irreparable harm. No court in the country has ever endorsed the president’s interpretation. This court will not be the first,” Judge Boardman stated.

This ruling follows a similar decision in January by Judge John Coughenour in Washington state, who issued a temporary 14-day stay on the order, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” Trump responded by vowing to appeal.

The legal battle revolves around the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, which grants automatic citizenship to individuals born in the U.S. However, Trump’s executive order argued that children born to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas should not qualify, claiming they were not fully subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

With this latest court ruling, Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship faces a major legal setback, though further appeals are expected. Stay tuned for updates on this developing case.