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Supreme Court to Review Controversial Asylum Policy Impacting Migrants at Border

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The Supreme Court is set to examine a contentious asylum policy that was first introduced during the Obama administration and later expanded under Trump. This policy, known as 'metering,' allowed federal agents to deny asylum seekers entry even before they reached U.S. soil. The case is significant as it could affect the legal rights of migrants seeking refuge and the current administration's approach to border management. Legal arguments will focus on whether migrants detained in Mexico are considered to have 'arrived' in the U.S. The outcome could reshape the future of asylum procedures at the southern border.

Key Details: • Supreme Court hearing scheduled for Tuesday. • Policy originally introduced in 2016, expanded in 2018. • Legal arguments hinge on the definition of 'arrival' in asylum law. • Current administration continues to defend the policy in court.

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Donald TrumpJoe BidenSteve VladeckU.S.-Mexico borderD. John SauerAl Otro Lado

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