Supreme Court clears way for Trump admin to revive restrictive immigration policy
Summary
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to bring back a policy that limited the number of migrants who can ask for asylum each day at the U.S.-Mexico border. The policy was first used under President Obama and expanded during President Trump’s first term but was stopped in 2021. The court ruled that people waiting at the border do not legally arrive until they enter the U.S., so they can be turned away without applying for asylum.Key Facts
- The policy, known as “metering,” restricts how many migrants can apply for asylum daily at border crossings.
- It began under President Obama during a Haitian migrant surge and was expanded by President Trump.
- The policy stopped in 2020 due to new restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and was officially ended by President Biden in 2021.
- A lower court found metering violated asylum seekers’ rights, but the Supreme Court reversed this decision in a 6-3 vote.
- The Trump administration said the policy is necessary to manage high numbers of asylum seekers safely.
- The Supreme Court majority said people waiting at the border have not “arrived” in the U.S. legally, so officials can block entry.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing the ruling goes against U.S. values of welcoming asylum seekers.
- The case is one of several immigration issues the court is considering this term, including birthright citizenship and protections for migrants fleeing danger.
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