Presidents of both parties have limited the number of people who could apply for asylum at U.S. ports of entry.
Now, the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the practice to be once again used in Arizona.
The Justice Department convinced a majority of Justices that people stopped by authorities haven’t yet arrived in the country, so immigration agents don’t have to let them apply for asylum.
In Arizona, the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project represents those fleeing persecution.
“And I think the decision really rubber stamps executive overreach, undermines decades of asylum and congressional intent. And that’s going to put our clients in harm’s way,” said Laura Belous, managing attorney.
Advocates said metering the number of people allowed to seek asylum caused a humanitarian crisis with thousands settled in unsafe shelters to wait their turn.
Homeland Security praised the high court’s ruling, but did not say if the policy will be brought back.
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ICE secured private office space, which did not require local approval. ICE told the city the purpose of the office is to expand enforcement efforts across the state, according to a statement from the city.
