The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could restart an Obama-era policy known as “metering” that prevents immigrants from making asylum claims by halting them from reaching the border with Mexico. The Trump administration had asked the justices to overturn a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to […]
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The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice, along with a coalition of faith-based organizations, hold a vigil before Supreme Court heard arguments in March on denying potential asylum seekers entry to the U.S. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Posted June 25, 2026 at 11:34am
Supreme Court Says Border Guards Can Block Asylum Seekers By Force
Supreme Court Says Border Guards Can Block Asylum-Seekers By Force
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
US Supreme Court says asylum seekers can be turned away before border
US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing case
Supreme Court rules asylum seekers can be turned back at US border
Supreme Court rules for Trump on asylum claims at the border
Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border
Supreme court lets Trump turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico border
The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.
The so-called “metering” policy allowed border guards to block thousands from seeking asylum. Trump had asked the high court for…
The so-called “metering” policy allowed border guards to block thousands from seeking asylum. Trump had asked the high court for…
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn…
The Justice Department said border officials must be able to turn away asylum seekers during surges. Lower courts said that's…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration…
