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Birthright ban blocked, Trump's federal purge, ICC Taliban warrants, BoJ and the Oscars
Jan 24, 2025
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s move to deny automatic birthright citizenship, raising constitutional debates. The Trump team is rapidly restructuring staff, sidelining many government employees. In international news, the ICC seeks arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over their treatment of women in Afghanistan. On the entertainment front, the Netflix musical ‘Emilia Perez’ secures 13 Oscar nominations, while the Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to a 17-year high. Oscar snubs and Netflix's industry challenges also spark discussions.
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- A federal judge's ruling against Trump's birthright citizenship limits underscores the ongoing legal and political debates surrounding immigration policy in the U.S.
- The ICC's arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over gender-based persecution signify a crucial step in addressing human rights abuses in Afghanistan.
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Judicial Action on Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has halted President Trump's executive order aimed at limiting automatic birthright citizenship in the U.S., labeling it blatantly unconstitutional. This decision comes as Trump plans a visit to disaster-stricken areas, which may exacerbate partisan tensions over recovery efforts. The ruling emphasizes the legal complexities surrounding citizenship rights and reflects ongoing debates about immigration policy in the country. The judge's intervention could have significant ramifications for future immigration legislation and the administration's authority to redefine citizenship.
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