Federal Judge Blocks Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Why it matters locally: The federal judge's block on the executive order regarding birthright citizenship could have implications for Mississippi residents, particularly those with ties to immigration or those who might be impacted by future federal policy changes on this matter.

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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.