Supreme Court Hears Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Trump administration request to reinstate a policy that would allow the government to turn back asylum seekers at the southern border without processing their claims. The policy was rescinded in 2021, but the Justice Department is now seeking the legal authority to use it again as a border control measure. The case centers on whether the administration has the power to bypass existing asylum law, which generally requires the U.S. to consider claims from people seeking protection. A ruling in favor of the Trump administration could significantly expand executive authority over immigration enforcement and fundamentally alter how asylum cases are handled at the border. The decision could affect tens of thousands of migrants attempting to enter the country each month.