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Trump scores SCOTUS asylum win — but liberal justice warns it could backfire at border

Trump administration notches major immigration victories at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court delivers significant immigration victories for the Trump administration, affirming presidential authority to end temporary protected status and turn away asylum seekers at the border. Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley breaks down the impact of these crucial 6-3 decisions, highlighting their implications for border sovereignty and future immigration policy in the United States.
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The Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to restrict asylum applications, hailed by immigration hawks, could actually end up increasing illegal crossings, according to the three dissenting justices and immigration nonprofit involved in the case.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court held in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado that migrants must physically set foot in the United States in order to be eligible for asylum, reversing lower court rulings that had required the government to process certain asylum seekers turned away at ports of entry. While the decision is broadly viewed as making asylum claims more difficult to secure, an objective of the Trump administration, Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Al Otro Lado both argue that it may have unintended consequences.
«This Court has previously recognized that immigration statutes and procedures should not be construed to ‘create a perverse incentive to enter at an unlawful rather than a lawful location. Yet, the majority’s construction does exactly that,» Sotomayor wrote in her dissent. «It tells asylum seekers that they may apply for asylum if they can make it across the border illegally but that they cannot apply if they patiently wait at the edge of a port of entry.»
Al Otro Lado argued on similar lines, stating in a court filing that restricting asylum access to those who physically enter the United States would»create a perverse incentive to cross the border between ports of entry» as people who do so will receive greater rights than those stopped at ports.
SUPREME COURT HANDS TRUMP TWO MAJOR IMMIGRATION VICTORIES
Asylum seekers seen walking toward the southern border in Tijuana, Mexico and a image of a courtroom in the Concord Immigration Court. Kyra Lilien, an immigration judge is suing the Trump administration over her termination, alleging she was fired because of her political affiliations. (Getty Images; Concord Immigration Court)
It is unclear if the Department of Homeland Security, which celebrated the decision, has prepared for the potential uptick in asylum seekers illegally crossing the border. DHS did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Thursday.
The conservative majority, led by Justice Samuel Alito, downplayed this possibility, calling the concern «overstated.»

Pro and anti-Trump demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2026, before justices hear oral arguments on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
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«Metering does not permanently bar any alien from arriving in the United States and then applying for asylum,» Alito wrote for the majority. «Illegal entry, on the other hand, may be expensive and dangerous, and it carries adverse legal effects. Entry at an improper location is a crime. An alien becomes ineligible for asylum if he unlawfully re-enters the country after having been removed.»
«An alien whose admission and inspection are delayed due to metering would need a powerful reason to apply for asylum immediately for it to be preferable to run all the risks of illegal entry,» he added.
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Migrants cross illegally through a hole in a fence near El Paso, Texas, on Dec. 22, 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court halted the removal of Title 42, a policy used to block migrants at the southwest border. (Allison Dinner/AFP)
Metering refers to the practice of limiting how many asylum seekers can approach or enter a U.S. port of entry each day for processing. Under the policy, migrants were often told to wait in Mexico until U.S. officials determined the port had capacity.
Alito’s rationale was not enough to convince Sotomayor and the other dissenting justices.
«The point, however, is not that illegal entry always produces a net windfall for asylum seekers; it is that Congress was unlikely to devise a system in which asylum is available to those who unlawfully set foot over the border, but not to those who attempt to comply with the law and are physically blocked from entering at the threshold of a port of entry by an immigration officer,» she wrote. «It is also the unfortunate reality that, despite the adverse consequences the majority cites, many asylum seekers are desperate enough to flee the persecution they face in their home countries that they are willing to run significant risks to apply for asylum.»
Sotomayor went on to cite a 2018 DHS Office of the Inspector General report that found metering had «unintended consequences» which «le[d] some aliens who would otherwise seek legal entry into the United States to cross the border illegally.»
The report was published before lower courts held that migrants turned away at the border could apply for asylum, meaning that the conditions it covered are comparable to the new status quo set by the Supreme Court.
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«This administration has demonstrated that the border can be secured against illegal entries. As border wall construction continues, the ability to deter illegal crossings will only improve,» Matt Crapo, the director of litigation at the right-wing Federation for American Immigration Reform, told Fox News Digital.
«So long as the federal government makes border security a priority, illegal crossings should not be a major concern,» he added.
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Trump AG pick hangs by a thread as key GOP senators refuse to commit

Acting AG Todd Blanche faces tough confirmation hearing questions
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces intense scrutiny from the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing. Senators probe Blanche on the Justice Department’s independence from the White House, the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and election fraud complaints. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo offers insights into the contentious session, highlighting the historical context of attorney general appointments and executive power.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is headed for a second straight day of grilling in the Senate, and his path to confirmation still remains cluttered with two key Republicans keeping tight-lipped on whether they’ll support him.
Blanche’s first day was fraught with questions about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) handling of millions of documents related to the late, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, known as the Epstein Files, the now-defunct anti-weaponization fund and whether he would operate the DOJ as a tool of retribution for President Donald Trump.
Two Republicans on the committee hold the key to Blanche’s success, Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, and so far, neither has committed to voting for him.
TRUMP’S DOJ PICK IN TROUBLE AS GOP CONCERNS THREATEN CONFIRMATION
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is sworn in during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Cornyn, who has taken issue with the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund and the underlying settlement reached by Trump and his family and the IRS, which Blanche acknowledged was still «enforceable» but was not moving forward, was noncommittal on how he would vote.
Cornyn, who has taken issue with the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, created under Trump’s IRS settlement to compensate people who claimed they were victims of government «weaponization,» which Blanche acknowledged was still «enforceable» but not moving forward, was noncommittal on how he would vote.
«Well, I don’t know what other information’s gonna be coming in,» Cornyn said. «The hearing is not even halfway done. And so, you know, I don’t have to make a decision now, so I’m not.»
Blanche received heat throughout the hearing for being Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, and quickly corrected himself when asked by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., if he considered himself the president’s friend.
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«I’m his lawyer — was his lawyer, and now I’m the deputy attorney general,» Blanche said.
When asked about the slip-up, Cornyn said, «I think he’s trying to walk the line.»
«I think he’s trying to walk a very difficult line,» he said.
Tillis’ primary concern, similar to Cornyn’s, is the anti-weaponization fund and whether it is truly dead and gone.
He declined to say whether he would support Blanche, but noted that when asked if he was willing to work on legislation to put a permanent end to the fund, Blanche said, «Yes.»
TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON $1.8 BILLION ‘SLUSH FUND’ THAT KILLED HIS AGENDA, SPURRED REPUBLICAN REBELLION

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, departs a meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2026. (Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images)
«I think that’s a pretty strong indication that he and the administration are OK with [it],» Tillis said. «Does anybody really believe that the nominee for attorney general would answer that question if he didn’t think that he had the support of the president to end this?»
Meanwhile, Senate Democrats on the panel are dug in against him.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the top-ranking Democrat on the committee, browbeat Blanche for his handling of the Epstein Files release and whether he would actually meet with Epstein survivors.
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«Anyone who can represent a known pathological liar like Donald Trump can have no integrity,» Durbin said. «You can’t have integrity if you represent Donald Trump, because he is such an inveterate liar. And that person, of course, should never, never, never be attorney general.»
And Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., admitted that Blanche was, «qualified … as someone who has been a prosecutor.»
«But given his legal experience, he should have known better than to be willing to tolerate or support the weaponization of the department,» Coons said. «Using it as a tool not to follow the facts and the law, to pursue justice, but to carry out a retribution agenda by President Trump.»
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El Parlamento de Francia da el primer paso para aprobar el derecho a la muerte asistida

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Guerra en Medio Oriente EN VIVO: Pakistán instó a Irán y EEUU a reanudar las conversaciones de paz para frenar la guerra en Medio Oriente

El régimen de Irán lanzó una nueva ola de ataques con misiles contra países del Golfo Pérsico que albergan instalaciones militares estadounidenses. Jordania, Kuwait e Irak informaron la interceptación de varios proyectiles y repudiaron los bombardeos iraníes durante la madrugada de este jueves.
A última hora del miércoles, Estados Unidos completó una nueva ronda de ataques contra territorio iraní, con el objetivo de reducir la capacidad de Teherán para “amenazar a los marineros inocentes que tripulan buques comerciales que transitan por el estrecho de Ormuz”.
La nueva ofensiva ocurrió después de que Washington confirmara el restablecimiento del bloqueo naval sobre los puertos y costas iraníes, además del desvío de dos buques comerciales que, según el Pentágono, intentaron evadir las restricciones impuestas por Estados Unidos.
El presidente Donald Trump endureció su postura frente a Teherán y advirtió que la campaña militar en Medio Oriente podría ampliarse en los próximos días si el régimen iraní no acepta regresar a la mesa de negociaciones. “La próxima semana la situación será muy mala para ellos”, afirmó.
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El vicepresidente de Estados Unidos, JD Vance, afirmó que Washington avanza “en la dirección correcta” respecto a Irán, aunque advirtió que alcanzar una solución duradera “será complicado” y sostuvo que requiere un acuerdo.
El régimen de Irán advirtió este jueves que atacará “toda la infraestructura” que permanezca en la región si Estados Unidos cumple la amenaza del presidente Donald Trump de atacar la infraestructura iraní. Además, sostuvo que no permitirá “bajo ninguna circunstancia” una intervención estadounidense en el estrecho de Ormuz y calificó esa zona como una “línea roja invencible”.
Pakistán instó a Irán y EEUU a reanudar las conversaciones de paz para frenar la guerra en Medio Oriente

Pakistán anunció este jueves que alentará a Estados Unidos e Irán a detener la violencia y reanudar el diálogo en el marco del memorando de entendimiento (MdE) que ayudó a mediar el mes pasado.
“Si bien la implementación del Memorando de Entendimiento enfrenta desafíos, Pakistán continuará alentando a todas las partes a poner fin a la violencia y reanudar las conversaciones a nivel técnico de conformidad con el Memorando de Entendimiento”, declaró Tahir Andrabi, portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, ante la prensa en Islamabad.
“Expresamos nuestra esperanza de que la situación en el estrecho de Ormuz se normalice pronto y subrayamos la importancia de garantizar la seguridad y la libertad de la navegación marítima”, añadió.
Bajan los precios del petróleo

Los precios del petróleo registraron un descenso en las primeras horas del jueves, aunque se mantienen en niveles elevados en un contexto de intensificación de los ataques de Estados Unidos contra Irán y ofensivas iraníes con misiles y drones contra Kuwait y Bahréin.
El crudo Brent, referencia internacional, cayó un 0,5% y se ubicó en 84,57 dólares por barril. A finales de febrero, antes del inicio del conflicto, cotizaba cerca de 72 dólares por barril. El precio de referencia del crudo estadounidense descendió un 0,2%, hasta 79,43 dólares por barril.
El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) advirtió que el flujo mundial de petróleo podría tardar entre dos y tres meses en normalizarse una vez que el estrecho de Ormuz se reabra completamente a la navegación finalice el bloqueo anunciado por el régimen de Irán días atrás en medio de una nueva escalada de la guerra en Medio Oriente.
Teherán amenazó la infraestructura regional si Estados Unidos ataca a Irán

Teherán amenazó este jueves que atacará la infraestructura regional de los países aliados a Estados Unidos si Washington cumple con sus advertencias de atacar instalaciones iraníes.
El portavoz del cuartel general militar de Irán afirmó que, de concretarse esos avisos, “toda la infraestructura de la región sería aplastada bajo los golpes de acero de las fuerzas armadas iraníes”.
Israel le comunicó al Pentágono que mantendrá tropas en “zonas de seguridad” en Líbano, Siria y Gaza
El ministro de Defensa de Israel, Israel Katz, comunicó a su homólogo estadounidense, Pete Hegseth, que el Ejército israelí mantendrá sus fuerzas en las “zonas de seguridad” establecidas dentro de Líbano, Siria y la Franja de Gaza.
Según un comunicado difundido este jueves, ambos funcionarios conversaron durante la noche y Katz “enfatizó la determinación de Israel de permanecer en las zonas de seguridad en Siria, Gaza y Líbano para proteger sus fronteras y las comunidades cercanas de las amenazas de fuerzas yihadistas”.
Se observa fuego y humo en Chabahar, Irán , tras informes de una explosión
Jordania interceptó ocho misiles iraníes durante la noche
Los sistemas de defensa aérea de Jordania interceptaron y destruyeron ocho misiles iraníes dirigidos al país en la madrugada del jueves, según informó el ejército jordano. No se reportaron víctimas ni daños materiales. Equipos de ingenieros aseguraron las zonas donde cayeron los restos, y las fuerzas armadas permanecen en alerta máxima ante posibles nuevas amenazas.
Por su parte, el ejército iraní afirmó que sus drones atacaron sistemas de comunicación, depósitos de combustible y una estación de radar fija en la base aérea de Al Azraq, en Jordania, identificada como una base militar estadounidense. El comunicado, difundido por medios oficiales iraníes, precisó que la ofensiva corresponde a la novena fase de la “Operación Saeqeh” (Relámpago) y fue lanzada en respuesta a los recientes ataques estadounidenses contra Irán, incluido un bombardeo a un cuartel militar en la provincia de Sistán y Baluchistán que, según Teherán, causó la muerte de siete militares.
Irán afirmó este jueves que atacó instalaciones y tropas de Estados Unidos en Jordania, Kuwait e Irak, según comunicados difundidos por medios estatales iraníes. Hasta el momento, el Pentágono, el Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) y las autoridades de jordanas no respondieron a esas afirmaciones.
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