The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
The judge announced his decision Thursday after an hour-long hearing and said a written order will follow.
The outcome was a victory for Trump, who has complained about individual judges throwing up obstacles to his agenda.
Immigrants, rights groups and states, including Nevada sued almost immediately to challenge the executive order.
The U.S. is among about 30 countries where birthright citizenship - the principle of jus soli or “right of the soil” - is applied.
22 states, including Nevada, are challenging President Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, many are wondering which changes will significantly impact Nevada.
Other states with municipalities that allow residents without citizenship to vote include Maryland, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
A federal appeals court had previously allowed the judge's order to remain in effect.
20 teens from 17 different countries received citizenship certificates today. The ceremony was a part of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Independence Day celebration.