Supreme Court Affirms Policy on Asylum Seekers at U.S. Land Border

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Published: 2026-06-25
Category: us
Source: NPR
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The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, upheld a policy allowing border officials to deny asylum claims from individuals arriving by land at U.S.-Mexico ports of entry. This decision clarifies that only those who have physically entered the U.S. are entitled to an asylum inspection. The ruling could enable future administrations to reinstate or expand practices that limit asylum access at the border.

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