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Trump administration can revive policy that restricts asylum at US-Mexico border, Supreme Court says
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who coul...
Key takeaway The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day under the Obama administration and during President Donald Trump's first term.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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