President Donald Trump has expanded immigration enforcement nationwide, imposing significant new restrictions on asylum despite legal pushback.A woman gazes at the Statue of Liberty while riding the Staten Island ferry in New York in March.Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty ImagesJuly 6, 2026, 9:16 AM EDTBy CFR EditorsThis article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News.Asylum has been a cornerstone of U.S. law for decades, but the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown is challenging the long-standing practice. Here’s what to know about the U.S. asylum system.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.