The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit today upheld the district court’s injunction blocking President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The court ruled in favor of the state attorneys general on the merits, standing, and the nationwide scope of relief. For procedural reasons noted in a footnote, the injunction was vacated only as to certain federal agencies rather than their officers, but the court made clear that distinction has no impact on the outcome.

“The law is clear: no president has the authority to unilaterally rewrite the Constitution,” said Attorney General Raúl Torrez. “I am grateful the First Circuit has unanimously affirmed what every court to review this case has concluded—that President Trump’s attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship is unconstitutional and cannot stand. This principle has been part of our constitutional framework since the Reconstruction Era, and we will continue to defend it against any effort to erode the rights of American citizens.”