Patrick Bumatay
Patrick Bumatay is a U.S. Circuit Judge for the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019. He is known for his conservative judicial philosophy and has been involved in significant cases addressing immigration law and executive authority. In a recent hearing regarding Trump's order on birthright citizenship, Judge Bumatay raised questions about the historical limitations of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause, reflecting his alignment with a more restrictive interpretation of immigration rights.
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U.S. Circuit Judge Patrick Bumatay dissented, saying the Democratic-led states lacked standing to challenge Trump’s order.
US appeals court blocks Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship
Guyana· 2025-07-25
Judge Patrick Bumatay, who was appointed by Trump, dissented in the ruling.
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block | News
Jamaica· 2025-07-24
Judge Patrick Bumatay, a Trump appointee, dissented on the ruling regarding the states' legal standing to sue the Trump administration.
Trump's order ending birthright citizenship ruled unconstitutional by fed court
United States· 2025-07-24
Judge Patrick Bumatay, who was appointed by Trump, dissented on the ruling.
Appeals court blocks Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, finds it unconstitutional
Canada· 2025-07-24Appeals court Judge Patrick Bumatay partially dissented from the court’s ruling on Trump’s order.
Federal appeals court issues another blow to Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenshipUnited States· 2025-07-24U.S. Circuit Judge Patrick Bumatay pushed back against the interpretation of the 1898 ruling.
US appellate judges skeptical of Trump birthright citizenship orderGuyana· 2025-06-05
