Appeals court says Trump administration must open borders to asylum-seekers

By: Tim Henderson

Outlets: Stateline

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 310

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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An appeals court on Friday struck down the Trump administration’s closing of United States borders to asylum-seekers.

An executive order by President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day last year, and later guidance to turn asylum-seekers around without a court hearing, are “unlawful” and “cast aside federal laws affording individuals the right to apply and be considered for asylum,” according to the ruling by a panel of the District of Columbia U.S. Circuit …

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