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U.S. JUDGE REAFFIRMS NATIONWIDE INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

A U.S. Federal judge has reaffirmed a nationwide injunction blocking former President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship.

US judge reaffirms nationwide injunction blocking Trump executive order on birthright citizenship - Reuters

US judge reaffirms nationwide injunction blocking Trump executive order on birthright citizenship - Reuters

Source: reuters.com

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Verified July 25, 2025
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The claim states that a U.S. Judge has reaffirmed a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Multiple recent and credible sources confirm this development. A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled on July 25, 2025, to maintain the nationwide injunction initially issued in February that blocks the executive order restricting birthright citizenship.reuters.comreuters.comUS judge reaffirms nationwide injunction blocking Trump executive order on...

This ruling follows a series of court decisions, including from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and other federal judges, that have consistently blocked attempts to limit birthright citizenship through executive orders.washingtonpost.comwashingtonpost.comAppeals court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship ban is unconstitutional Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited the scope of nationwide injunctions, lower courts have found ways to uphold blocks on the order, often through class-action lawsuits and exceptions recognized by the Supreme Court.aclu.orgaclu.orgSupreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions, Potentially Allowing Partial...

The injunctions are based on constitutional grounds, particularly the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to anyone born in the United States. The claim is time-sensitive and recent court rulings from July 2025 confirm the ongoing legal status of the injunction. There is no credible evidence contradicting this reaffirmation; rather, it is supported by multiple independent judicial decisions and reported by reputable news organizations.

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US judge reaffirms nationwide injunction blocking Trump executive order on...

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