Supreme Court weighs legality of border 'metering' policy on asylum seekers
The Supreme Court will decide whether the border metering policy—used to turn back asylum seekers at the Mexican border before they arrive in the U.S.—is consistent with federal law. The policy originated under Obama, was expanded by Trump, and was rescinded by Biden, though the DOJ has continued to defend it in court. Lower courts have ruled the policy unlawful, and the case could shape how asylum processing is handled as other immigration measures face challenges.