A federal court on Thursday issued a landmark ruling that has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose a blanket policy denying asylum to migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The decision, handed down by a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas, found that the president’s executive order was unconstitutional and violated the rights of asylum seekers under U.S. law.
The ruling came as part of a broader legal battle over Trump’s border policies, which have long been a centerpiece of his administration’s approach to immigration. The court determined that the administration’s attempt to categorically deny asylum to migrants who cross the border without proper documentation was an overreach of presidential power and failed to meet the constitutional requirements for such a policy.
The Trump administration has already announced its intent to appeal the decision, which could lead to a protracted legal battle. The ruling has significant implications for the administration’s ability to enforce its immigration policies and has sparked renewed debate over the rights of asylum seekers in the United States.
In a statement, the White House expressed its dissatisfaction with the court’s decision, calling it an