A federal judge has temporarily suspended former President Donald Trump’s executive order to revoke birthright citizenship, declaring the move unconstitutional.
According to reports, U.S. District Judge John Cogner Presided over a 25-minute hearing regarding the executive order.
After extensive deliberations, the judge decided to suspend the order issued by Trump.
This ruling was made in response to a case brought forward by four states, Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon.
The judge stated that under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, any child born on American soil is entitled to U.S. citizenship.
He added that Trump’s attempt to revoke this right was unconstitutional.
The court has put Trump’s executive order on hold for 14 days, pending further proceedings. It is noteworthy that after assuming office, Trump issued an executive order to abolish birthright citizenship.
His decision sparked widespread controversy, leading to lawsuits filed by 18 states, including Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, which challenged the order in court.
In response to the suspension, Trump remarked that the rule of law has been restored in America. He expressed confidence that the U.S. will emerge as a leader in the manufacturing sector.
During a virtual address at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Trump invited global investors to manufacture products in the U.S., offering a 15% corporate tax rebate.
Trump further stated his intentions to demand lower oil prices from Saudi Arabia and OPEC countries, ensure a reduction in interest rates, and negotiate an energy deal with Europe.
Additionally, he pledged to end the Ukraine war and revealed plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
Trump also claimed the U.S. no longer needs Canada’s oil, gas, or other products, suggesting that Canada could become a U.S. state someday.
