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Court blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order

Court halts Trump’s birthright citizenship ban for children of illegal migrants; Supreme Court likely to hear the case next.

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7 months ago

July 11, 2025

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Court halts Trump’s birthright citizenship ban for children of illegal migrants; Supreme Court likely to hear the case next.

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal migrants, allowing the case to move to the Supreme Court. The ruling, which protects these children’s rights, was made due to concerns over the constitutionality of the order.

A federal US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal or temporary migrants.

This ruling paves the way for the case to be taken to the US Supreme Court.

Trump’s order, signed in January, aimed to deny citizenship to those born to parents in the US without legal status. The order faced challenges from a pregnant woman and parents of infants, claiming it violated the 14th amendment of the constitution.

Judge Joseph LaPlante in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction to halt the order and certified a class-action lawsuit for all affected children.

An attorney for the plaintiffs stated the ruling protects children from what they deemed an unconstitutional executive order. The ruling followed a hearing and included a seven-day stay for appeal.

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Government lawyers argued that birthright citizenship creates an incentive for illegal migration, negatively affecting national security and economic stability.

Judge LaPlante dismissed these arguments, viewing his decision as clear-cut due to the potential harm in denying citizenship. He remarked that citizenship is a significant privilege.

This ruling indicates the Supreme Court will likely revisit the birthright citizenship issue, particularly in light of recent limitations on judges’ authority to issue nationwide injunctions.

Opponents of the order quickly sought court action to prevent its implementation once the injunction timeframe began.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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7 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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9 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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9 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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