Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Ban at Border

Federal Judge Randolph Moss blocked President Donald Trump's order denying asylum to migrants at the US-Mexico border, ruling that neither the Constitution nor the Immigration and Nationality Act allows the president to unilaterally suspend asylum claims or create an alternative immigration system. The 128-page decision, prompted by lawsuits from advocacy groups including the ACLU, provides broad class protections to affected migrants. The ruling is stayed for 14 days to allow for appeal by the Trump administration. The White House credits its policies for a drop in border arrests, while critics warn the decision could lead to more asylum applications. The decision is a major setback for Trump's immigration efforts and comes as similar Biden-era restrictions also face legal scrutiny. Administration allies have condemned the ruling as judicial overreach.