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Supreme court lets Trump turn back asylum seekers at US-Mexico border
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Decision allows Trump administration to block migrants from entering US soil and the right to claim asylum Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email. The supreme court has given the Trump administration a green light to turn back asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, in a decision that fundamentally reshapes the US asylum system.The Trump administration has sought for years to block migrants from setting foot on US soil, where federal law guarantees them the right to claim asylum and protection from persecution. The ruling will allow that practice to resume, concluding a battle that has spanned three administrations. Continue reading...
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