The federal judiciary’s latest move to block President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship is another glaring example of runaway activism undermining American sovereignty. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, notorious for its far-left bent, didn’t just dismiss the president’s commonsense plan—they slapped down an entire effort to protect the country from a broken immigration system. Trump aimed to halt the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to children born here to illegal immigrants or those with temporary legal status, a measure any rational person knows is urgent. Yet a panel of activist judges declared the move “unconstitutional,” because according to them, the Constitution is some untouchable relic that can’t reckon with the messy realities of modern borders.
This ruling is not about legal principles. It’s about liberal judges weaponizing the law to sabotage policies that protect American workers, taxpayers, and the rule of law. The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S., but left-wing courts twist that language to pave the way for unlimited illegal immigration. This is a betrayal of American values and a slap in the face to millions who follow the rules. Conveniently, these judges ignore the fact that “jurisdiction” means allegiance to this country, not a free pass to anyone who steps foot here illegally. The entire birthright citizenship debate isn’t just legal nitpicking—it’s about who gets to claim the privileges and responsibilities of being an American.
Besides the obvious legal double standards, this ruling exposes the political motives at play. Judges appointed by Democratic presidents—with deep connections to globalist interests—are bent on preserving an open-border agenda that enriches elites and crushes working-class Americans. This court refused to let the Trump administration even make its case fully, dismissing state lawsuits on shaky grounds while granting a nationwide block. Meanwhile, a lone dissent from a Trump appointee reminds us that some judges still fight against the liberal tidal wave trying to drown out conservative, constitutionalist voices. The question is: How much longer will these activist judges be allowed to dictate immigration policy from the bench?
The courts are playing games, blocking Trump’s rightful order on birthright citizenship.
This is a power grab by the left, plain and simple.
They want to dictate who belongs in America.
This isn’t justice; it’s a direct assault on our sovereignty. … https://t.co/YvnoNnZJQM
— NahBabyNah (@NahBabyNah) July 24, 2025
Trump’s order came on day one of his administration, signaling a clear break from decades of uncontrolled immigration and out-of-control border problems. He recognized that birthright citizenship as currently interpreted incentivizes illegal immigration and depletes American resources. Yet the courts have sided with open borders and against national sovereignty. This ruling affirms that, without political will and a conservative judiciary willing to uphold the Constitution’s true meaning, America’s borders—and identity—will continue to be eroded by unchecked illegal immigration.
At the heart of this fight is a battle for America’s future. If judges keep blocking common-sense measures like Trump’s birthright citizenship reform, what hope is there for law and order? When will the American people see the judiciary stopped from undermining the will of voters? If preserving America means protecting its sovereignty from judicial overreach, then it’s time conservatives stop playing defense. The courts have shown their true colors—now it’s up to patriots to push back harder than ever. Where is the justice for America’s laws, when the judges themselves appear to be the enemy?