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NY (NOORUL AMIN/Web Desk)-A federal appeals court in the United States has declared former President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting asylum seekers at the US–Mexico border illegal, marking a significant ruling on immigration policy.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that the directive exceeded federal immigration law and congressional authority governing the asylum system. The court ruled that framing the border situation as an “invasion” did not provide legal grounds to suspend asylum rights.
The order, issued at the start of Trump’s second term, sought to limit asylum claims on public safety, health, and economic grounds, effectively restricting entry for migrants seeking protection. Following its implementation, border apprehensions reportedly declined, though the policy faced immediate legal challenges from civil rights groups and immigration advocates.
In its opinion, the court emphasized that asylum is a protected legal right for individuals fleeing persecution and cannot be broadly suspended through executive action. It also noted concerns that the policy could expose vulnerable individuals to dangerous conditions if returned to their home countries.
The Trump administration has indicated it will seek further legal review of the decision. A White House spokesperson defended the policy, stating it was intended to address what it described as systemic abuse of the asylum system. The Department of Justice also signaled plans to challenge the ruling.
Immigration rights advocates welcomed the decision, calling it an important affirmation of due process protections for asylum seekers.
The ruling comes amid ongoing legal and political battles over US immigration policy, with several related cases currently pending in higher courts.
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