Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Asylum Ban, Upholds Immigration Laws
A federal judge barred President Trump's attempt to impose an asylum ban at the Southern border. The ruling, which follows a legal challenge by 13 asylum seekers and advocacy groups, was hailed by the ACLU as significant in maintaining the integrity of immigration law and separation of powers.
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In a significant legal development, a federal judge has halted former President Donald Trump's sweeping asylum ban at the Southern border, ruling that he overstepped his executive powers. This decisive move blocks Trump's first-day order that sought to curb asylum claims from those not entering through designated ports of entry.
US District Court Judge Randolph Moss criticized the order for both exceeding presidential authority and violating the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The judge detailed how the INA sets specific criteria for asylum seekers, which includes those crossing between official entry points. This ruling highlights the limits of executive power in immigration policy.
The decision emerged from litigation initiated by 13 anonymous asylum seekers aided by major immigration non-profits and the ACLU. ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt emphasized the ruling's importance in saving lives and reinforcing legislative supremacy over executive reach. The case underscores ongoing challenges in US asylum policy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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