US Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, While President Prepares New Executive Action.
Washington:
A federal judge in the United States has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s controversial order to alter birthright citizenship, which had been set to take effect next month. The judge ruled that the executive order, which aimed to strip automatic citizenship from children born to non-citizen parents on US soil, was “blatantly unconstitutional.” This decision prevents the policy change for now, as it continues to face legal challenges.
The ruling comes as President Trump prepares to sign another executive order on Monday, marking the latest in a series of sweeping actions since taking office. While details of the new order remain unclear, it signals that the president will continue pushing forward with his agenda, despite opposition from various corners, including the judicial system.
Earlier today, Trump delivered remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he made waves with bold statements on international trade. Trump warned that countries that do not manufacture their products in the United States would face tariffs worth “trillions of dollars,” further emphasizing his “America First” trade policies.
In a moment that drew gasps from the audience, Trump floated the idea that Canada could potentially “become a state” of the US, and notably dismissed the importance of Canadian cars and lumber to the American economy. His comments on Canada’s role in trade are expected to stir diplomatic discussions in the coming days.
Domestically, President Trump has continued to focus on immigration and border security, recently ordering the deployment of 1,500 troops to assist in building barriers along the US-Mexico border. The president has indicated that as many as 10,000 additional troops could be sent to further fortify the border. This move is part of Trump’s broader crackdown on illegal immigration, a key issue for his administration since his election.
As the legal battle over birthright citizenship and Trump’s ongoing immigration initiatives continue, both domestic and international reactions are sure to shape the future of his policies.
