In a pointed rebuke, Coughenour emphasized that if the government wished to change the birthright citizenship provision, it would have to pursue a constitutional amendment through the proper channels.
The Broader Impact
This ruling raises questions about the limits of executive power and could have lasting implications for the Trump administration’s ability to enact sweeping immigration changes. As the legal battle continues, the fight over the future of birthright citizenship is far from over.
With legal challenges escalating, the ultimate fate of the Trump Birthright Citizenship Order may rest in the hands of higher courts—potentially the U.S. Supreme Court. As the case progresses, it will likely remain a flashpoint for debates over executive authority and constitutional rights.
