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Supreme Court to Decide Asylum Seekers' Fate by 2026

11/17/2025

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The Supreme Court will review the government's ability to turn away asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, with a decision expected by June 2026.
Metering has been used by both Democratic and Republican administrations, but it is not currently in effect.
The Justice Department argues that metering is necessary during surges of migrants.
Lower courts maintain that federal law allows migrants to seek asylum at a border crossing.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court will review the government's ability to turn away asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border, with a decision expected by June 2026.
Metering has been used by both Democratic and Republican administrations, but it is not currently in effect.
The Justice Department argues that metering is necessary during surges of migrants.
Lower courts maintain that federal law allows migrants to seek asylum at a border crossing.