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A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship in the United States , citing irreparable harm, conflict with the 14th Amendment, and established Supreme Court precedent as key reasons for her ruling. The decision, delivered by District Judge Deborah Boardman , halts one of Trump’s most controversial policies, which was set to take effect nationwide on February 19. Judge Boardman stated that denying birthright citizenship would cause permanent damage to individuals affected by the order, emphasizing that citizenship is a fundamental right guaranteed to those born on U.S. soil. She pointed out that Trump’s order directly contradicts the clear language of the 14th Amendment, which ensures that all individuals born in the country are automatically recognized as U.S. citizens. Additionally, she highlighted that no court has ever supported Trump’s interpretation of birthright citizenship and asserte...

Senator Ned Nwoko has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) , citing the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP as his primary reason for leaving. The lawmaker, representing Delta North in the Senate, expressed frustration over the party’s persistent internal divisions, which, according to him, have hindered its effectiveness as an opposition party. Nwoko’s decision to join the APC was announced during a plenary session of the Senate, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio read his letter of defection. In the letter, Nwoko stated that he had engaged in extensive consultations with his constituents, political associates, and stakeholders before making the move. He highlighted that the PDP, once a formidable platform for democratic participation, had been engulfed in persistent crises, leading to a lack of clear leadership and direction. These unresolved conflicts, he argued, had weakened the party’s ability to function a...