U.S. border agents were ordered to cease deportations linked to President Trump's asylum ban after a court ruling from a three-judge panel. The ruling partially limited the ban, stating it could not fully eliminate humanitarian protections. A lower court had previously blocked the ban, asserting Trump exceeded his authority. The ACLU filed a challenge to the ban on behalf of advocacy groups and migrants, claiming it violated U.S. laws. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott threatened to arrest Democratic lawmakers who were avoiding the state capital to obstruct redistricting efforts.
U.S. border agents received a directive to halt deportations linked to President Trump's asylum ban following a ruling from a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals. This order partially restricts the asylum ban, emphasizing that it cannot fully negate humanitarian protections for asylum seekers.
A lower court previously blocked Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, stating that he overstepped his authority by declaring an immigration emergency and disregarding current legal procedures.
The ACLU challenged Trump's asylum ban, representing various advocacy groups and migrants denied asylum, arguing the ban contravened U.S. laws and international treaties.
In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott intensified political tensions by threatening to arrest Democratic lawmakers who absconded from the state capital to prevent redistricting efforts backed by Republicans.
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