Court ruling9/2/2026

U.S. Court Temporarily Blocks Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship

Federal Judge Deborah Boardman temporarily barred the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump from enforcing a new order narrowing the right to birthright citizenship. The decision followed a petition by organizations that protect immigrants’ rights.

Key facts

•Decision: Temporary injunction against enforcement of the order
•Judge: Deborah Boardman
•Petitioners: Organizations that protect immigrants’ rights
•The case number and court name were not stated
•The date of the decision was not provided in the source

What Restrictions Were Set Out in the Order

The order was intended, among other things, to deny citizenship to children born in the United States as part of what is known as “birth tourism.” The restrictions also applied to cases in which one parent works for a foreign government, committed fraud to obtain citizenship, or was designated an “alien enemy.”

Why the Matter Reached the Court

Donald Trump signed the new order one month before the report was published. This occurred after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his previous attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. Organizations that protect immigrants’ rights petitioned the court against the new measure.

What the Court Ruled

Judge Deborah Boardman issued a temporary injunction against enforcement of the order. This means that, for the time being, the administration may not apply the restrictions set out in it. The court’s name, the case number, the date of the decision, and the specific legal reasoning were not stated in the source.

What Remains Unknown

The report does not specify how long the temporary injunction will remain in effect or whether a further hearing was scheduled. It also does not report a final ruling on the legality of the presidential order.

What this means for you

For Israeli residents, the decision may have practical significance if they are planning to have a child in the United States or fall into the categories specified in the order, including a situation in which one parent works for a foreign government. For the time being, the restrictions cannot be applied, but the injunction is temporary and the source does not report the final outcome of the proceeding.

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