A third federal judge has blocked President Trump's order that sought to end birthright citizenship for the children of people in the US illegally, in a move that has significant implications for the country's immigration policy.
The ruling is the latest in a series of court decisions that have challenged the Trump administration's efforts to restrict immigration and limit the rights of undocumented immigrants.
Birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, grants automatic citizenship to anyone born in the United States, regardless of the immigration status of their parents.
The Trump administration had argued that the amendment does not apply to the children of people who are in the US illegally, and that the president has the authority to limit its scope through executive action.
However, the federal judge ruled that the administration's interpretation of the amendment is too narrow and that the president does not have the power to unilaterally change the law.
The decision is a major victory for immigrant rights groups, who have argued that the Trump administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship are unconstitutional and discriminatory.
It also sets the stage for a potential showdown at the Supreme Court, where the issue is likely to be decided once and for all.
The Trump administration has already announced that it will appeal the ruling, and the case is expected to be heard by a higher court in the coming months.
In the meantime, the ruling has significant implications for the thousands of children born to undocumented immigrants in the US each year.
These children, who are often referred to as "Dreamers," have grown up in the US and consider it their home, but face significant uncertainty about their future due to their immigration status.
The ruling also has implications for the broader debate over immigration policy in the US, which has become a highly polarized and contentious issue in recent years.
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, the issue of immigration is likely to be a major topic of debate, with Democrats and Republicans sharply divided over the best way to reform the country's immigration system.
For now, the ruling provides a measure of relief for immigrant rights groups and the thousands of people who would have been affected by the Trump administration's order.
However, the issue is far from resolved, and the ultimate fate of birthright citizenship remains to be seen.