Court appears likely to side with Trump administration on rights of asylum seekers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to uphold the federal government’s policy of systematically turning back asylum seekers before they can reach the U.S. border with Mexico. During roughly 80 minutes of oral arguments in Noem v. Al Otro Lado, a majority of justices seemed to agree with the Trump administration that the policy does not violate a federal law allowing noncitizens to apply for asylum when they “arrive[] in the United States.”

Why it matters: This case highlights the ongoing struggle over immigration rights and the legal obstacles that asylum seekers face in the U.S. The potential ruling may reinforce policies that limit access to asylum based on procedural barriers, raising significant concerns about the fairness of the immigration system.

What to watch:

• Implications of the ruling on future asylum cases and immigration policy.
• Responses from immigrant rights organizations and potential legal challenges.
• Political reactions and the broader impact on U.S. immigration discourse.

Key figures:

• Vivek Suri, Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General — Represented the Trump administration in the Supreme Court case.

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Published: March 24, 2026 9:31 PM

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