Federal Judge Rules 'Remain in Mexico' Policy Violated Asylum Seekers' Constitutional Rights

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's original 'Remain in Mexico' policy, formally known as Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP 1.0), unlawfully obstructed asylum seekers' access to attorneys and other necessary resources for fair immigration hearings. The ruling, issued on October 7 and reported today, found violations of federal law and constitutional protections, requiring the government to propose a plan to notify affected class members and vacating the program's original directives.