Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Asylum Ban at U.S.-Mexico Border

A federal judge has delivered a blow to President Donald Trump's immigration agenda by blocking his administration's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border. According to the ruling, Trump overstepped his executive powers by attempting to override established legal processes with a proclamation labeling illegal immigration as an emergency.

Judge Randolph Moss ruled that both U.S. immigration law and the Constitution limited the President's ability to implement such sweeping bans unilaterally. The American Civil Liberties Union led the challenge against the ban, highlighting its violation of U.S. laws and international treaties.

The court decision represents a significant setback for Trump's immigration policies and provides a window for the administration to appeal. It also influences the status of migrants affected by the proclamation and underscores the judicial checks on the President's authority.

(With inputs from agencies.)