A federal judge found President Trump's suspension of asylum access at the southern border unlawful. The judge emphasized that U.S. law does not grant the president authority to deny asylum seekers the chance to apply. Despite recognizing the challenges presented at the border, including a significant backlog of claims, he asserted that the president's actions violate established laws. The ruling is set to take effect after a two-week hold for potential government appeal. This ruling was deemed a significant win by legal advocates for asylum seekers.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss stated that neither the Constitution nor immigration law allows the president to create an unauthorized system for removing individuals without granting asylum opportunities.
Moss acknowledged the challenges at the southern border and mentioned the backlog of asylum claims, yet emphasized that the president cannot prohibit asylum.
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