Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Asylum Suspension

A federal judge has deemed unlawful President Trump's order to suspend asylum access at the southern border, raising questions about the enforcement of one of his major immigration policy measures. However, the ruling has been put on hold for two weeks, providing the government time to file an appeal.

Issued on January 20, Trump's order labeled the situation at the southern border as an 'invasion' of America, halting the entry of migrants and their ability to seek asylum until further notice from the president.

U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss emphasized that neither the Constitution nor immigration laws authorize a regime that bypasses the statutory process for asylum claims, blocking the order's implementation starting July 16 unless an appellate court intervenes.

(With inputs from agencies.)