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Supreme Court to review Trump's asylum border policy
US Supreme Court will decide if Trump's border asylum restrictions are legal.
In brief
US Supreme Court will decide if Trump's border asylum restrictions are legal. US Supreme Court will rule on legality of Trump's asylum restrictions at US-Mexico border. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Supreme Court agrees to review
US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to consider legality of Trump's asylum restrictions at US-Mexico border.
Policy details
Migrants caught crossing southern border illegally barred from asylum claims under Trump's policy.
Legal challenge
Immigrant rights groups filed class-action lawsuit challenging policy after lower court ruled Trump exceeded authority.
Court timeline
US Court of Appeals upheld ruling but blocked implementation while Supreme Court reviews case.
Previous rulings
Court previously backed federal government's authority to turn away asylum seekers in overburdened border crossings.
Next steps
Supreme Court expected to rule on legality by end of June after hearing arguments in coming months.
The big picture
US Supreme Court will rule on legality of Trump's asylum restrictions at US-Mexico border.
