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A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling that he exceeded his authority. The decision, made on Wednesday (July 2), halts the enforcement of the policy that sought to limit asylum claims at the southern border.
The judge found that the policy was beyond the scope of the president's authority and violated existing U.S. immigration laws. The ruling emphasized that the executive branch cannot unilaterally impose such restrictions without congressional approval.
The judge's ruling marks a significant setback for President Trump's immigration agenda, which has faced numerous legal challenges. The asylum ban aimed to restrict the ability of migrants to seek asylum in the United States unless they had first applied in a country they passed through on their way to the U.S. border.
The decision is expected to be appealed, and the case could potentially reach the Supreme Court. This ruling is part of a series of legal battles over immigration policies implemented during President Trump's administration.
As the legal process continues, the ruling temporarily allows migrants at the southern border to continue seeking asylum in the United States under the previous guidelines. The outcome of the appeal will determine the future of the asylum policy.