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- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Donald Trump administration's ban on birth order immigration from taking force on Wednesday, February 19
- The development is a legal blow that could kick the issue into the hands of the Supreme Court
- The appellate judges ruled unanimously that the administration failed to show that it was likely to succeed on the merits of its appeal, prompting the panel to rule 3-0 against hearing their emergency request
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering global issues.
Washington, USA - In a ruling that could propel the issue to the Supreme Court, an appeals court will not allow the Donald Trump administration to end birthright citizenship for certain children of immigrants.
As reported by the CNN, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, February 19, declined an emergency Justice Department request that it lift the hold a Seattle judge had placed blocking implementation of President Trump’s executive order, after concluding the order ran afoul of the constitution.
The three judges in the San Francisco-based appeals court, comprising appointees of Presidents Trump, Jimmy Carter and George Bush, found the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had failed to make a "strong showing that they are likely to succeed on the merits of this appeal."
The case has been set down for further review, with arguments due to be heard in June.
Tinubu's govt sends message to Trump's administration
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigeria's minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Ojukwu urged the US to adhere to established protocols when deporting immigrants.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on behalf of the Bola Tinubu government, voiced concerns over the possible suspension of the US Drop Box Visa System.
The minister highlighted the financial and emotional distress faced by many Nigerians in the US since the new administration signalled its intention to deport certain immigrants.
Source: Legit.ng
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