Birthright Citizenship: A Federal Judge Blocked Trump's Order. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, U.S. District Judge John Coughenour blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order limiting the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States. The judge called the order "blatantly unconstitutional." Judge John Coughenour issued a temporary restraining order. Four Democratic-led … Continue reading Birthright Citizenship: A Federal Judge Blocked Trump’s Order