25 jun 2026
Supreme court lets Trump turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico border
The Trump administration has sought for years to block migrants from setting foot on US soil, where federal law guarantees them the right to claim asylum and protection from persecution. The ruling will allow that practice to resume, concluding a battle that has spanned three administrations.
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Liberal justices say the ruling 'circumvents' US law by allowing agents to prevent asylum seekers from filing a claim.
al jazeeraBy a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to to stop asylum-seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum. (Image credit: Drew Angerer)
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Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border
- 16:15al jazeera
US Supreme Court paves way for government to block asylum seekers at border
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