Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Why it matters locally: The federal judge's decision blocking an executive order on birthright citizenship could have implications for Wisconsin residents, particularly those within immigrant communities and families, as it upholds current interpretations of citizenship law.

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A federal judge has blocked an executive order issued by President Trump that aimed to limit birthright citizenship. The judge's decision referenced the Supreme Court's June ruling. That ruling previously blocked a separate executive order from President Trump, which also sought to restrict citizenship by birth.