The Justice Department said border officials must be able to turn away asylum seekers during surges. Lower courts said that's against the law.

Trump administration’s claim it has authority to ‘meter’ applications may turn on definition of arriving in US

The Justice Department said border officials must be able to turn away asylum seekers during surges. Lower courts said that's against the law.

The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.