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June 25, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Turn Away Asylum Seekers at the Border

  • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum seekers must physically cross the U.S. border to apply for asylum, allowing stricter enforcement of entry regulations.
  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor and dissenting justices warn that the ruling may lead to more illegal crossings and increased risks for vulnerable migrants.
  • The ruling reverses a lower court decision that found the policy likely violates federal law and international treaties, enabling the Trump administration to potentially reinstate the policy.

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