A federal judge in Maryland has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Judge Deborah Boardman stated that the order is likely unconstitutional and goes against the long-standing tradition of citizenship by birth in the United States. This ruling is a significant blow to Trump’s directive, which faced immediate legal challenges and was previously put on hold by another judge.

During the hearing, Judge Boardman emphasized that the executive order contradicts the 14th Amendment, Supreme Court precedent, and the historical practice of birthright citizenship in the country. She highlighted that no court has supported the president’s interpretation, and her court will not be the first to do so.

The case was brought forward by five pregnant women and two immigrant-rights groups in Maryland, seeking to protect their rights and the rights of their children affected by the executive order. Judge Boardman, appointed by former President Biden, deemed that a nationwide injunction was necessary to provide complete relief to the numerous members of the immigrant-rights groups.

In her decision, Judge Boardman noted that preventing the enforcement of an unconstitutional executive order through a preliminary injunction would not harm the government. This development signifies a significant legal setback for the Trump administration’s immigration policies related to birthright citizenship. The story is evolving, and updates are expected as the situation progresses.