Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Why it matters locally: While the immediate impact on Nebraska is indirect, federal immigration policy decisions can affect the demographics and labor force of the state, particularly in agricultural sectors that rely on immigrant labor.

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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.