A major legal case is being heard by the Supreme Court about whether asylum seekers can apply for refuge at U.S. ports of entry along the Mexico border. The Trump administration wants the power to turn away migrants, even if they have credible fears of violence. This case focuses on how to interpret the law about who can apply for asylum. The Trump administration argues that people stopped in Mexico haven’t “arrived” in the U.S., while immigrant advocates say the law allows anyone at a port of entry to apply. The case also involves a past policy that kept asylum seekers in Mexico due to overcrowding. The administration wants the option to reinstate this policy. The outcome could impact how the U.S. handles asylum seekers in the future.
QUESTION: How might changes in asylum policies at the border affect the lives of people seeking safety and the communities they hope to join?
As Trump blocks asylum seekers, Supreme Court to decide if US must review claims
