A federal judge in Seattle has signed a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge John Coughenour on Thursday heard a request by four Democratic-led states to issue a temporary restraining order against the executive order signed by Trump that purports to limit birthright citizenship -- long guaranteed by the 14th Amendment -- to people who have at least one parent who is a United States citizen or permanent resident.

A judge in Maryland heard arguments over the timing of the president’s order, which is set to go into effect in 30 days.

Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.

In one of his first presidential actions on Monday, President Trump issued an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization. The executive order retracts a Presidential Letter by President Biden on Jan.