The Supreme Court will review a Trump administration challenge to lower court rulings that blocked border officials from limiting asylum application processing at ports of entry. Federal authorities seek to reinstate metering, a capacity management approach that restricts how many migrants can request protection daily at crossing points.
The Ninth Circuit previously upheld a district court determination that the practice violated statutory requirements mandating screening for anyone presenting asylum claims. Justice Department lawyers contend the appellate ruling eliminates essential authority for managing surges and preventing facility overcrowding along the southern boundary.
Multiple administrations employed metering between 2016 and 2020 before Biden ended the protocol. Arguments are anticipated during the late winter or early spring term.
The Ninth Circuit previously upheld a district court determination that the practice violated statutory requirements mandating screening for anyone presenting asylum claims. Justice Department lawyers contend the appellate ruling eliminates essential authority for managing surges and preventing facility overcrowding along the southern boundary.
Multiple administrations employed metering between 2016 and 2020 before Biden ended the protocol. Arguments are anticipated during the late winter or early spring term.
