Judge Denies Trump’s Bid to Partially Implement Birthright Citizenship Order

The Trump administration asked the court to ‘stay the injunction’s nationwide application,’ limiting its effect to the plaintiffs in the case.

The District Court of Maryland building in Rockville, Md., on Sept. 13, 2019. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times

A federal judge in Maryland on Feb. 18 denied President Donald Trump’s motion for a partial stay of a preliminary injunction that blocked an executive order on birthright citizenship from taking effect.

The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Trump and other U.S. officials on Jan. 21, alleging that the executive order is unconstitutional, citing Supreme Court precedent, historical context, and statutory protections.