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.
Trump's order questions that the 14th Amendment extends citizenship automatically to anyone born in the United States. The law would go into effect February 19th.
22 states, including Nevada, are challenging President Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
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.