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Asylum seekers may be turned away at the southern border, Supreme Court rules
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- WASHINGTON — Asylum seekers may be turned away without a hearing at the southern border, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a historic retreat from the promise of relief for those who say they are fleeing persecution.
- The justices split over whether this was a simple dispute over legal wording or a moral question involving desperate families.
- “This case presents a straightforward question” that turns on the word “in,” said Justice Samuel A.
Vehicles make their way through the border crossing at San Ysidro, Calif., in May. (Ronaldo Bolaños / Los Angeles Times) By David G. Savage Staff Writer Follow June 25, 2026 11:27 AM PT 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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WASHINGTON — Asylum seekers may be turned away without a hearing at the southern border, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a historic retreat from the promise of relief for those who say they are fleeing persecution.
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