Judge Declines to Block Trump’s 2026 Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge, appointed by President Joe Biden, ruled she cannot halt the implementation of President Trump’s 2026 order that limits birthright citizenship. The decision came after the plaintiffs’ lawsuit failed to reference the new order, leaving the judge without a basis to issue an injunction. The order, which restricts citizenship for children born in the United States to non‑citizen parents, will therefore take effect as scheduled unless a subsequent legal challenge specifically addresses it. The ruling leaves the policy in place, allowing the administration to proceed with its enforcement plan while the courts consider future petitions.