Federal Judge Overturns Trump's Asylum Ban: A Legal Rebuff at the Border

A federal judge blocked President Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling it exceeded his executive authority. The decision marks a legal setback for Trump's immigration policies, claiming they violated U.S. laws and treaties. The ruling allows for a 14-day stay for government appeal.

In a landmark decision, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss has blocked President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border, ruling that Trump overstepped his authority. The President's proclamation, aimed at curbing illegal immigration by denying asylum at the border, was deemed excessive and beyond executive power.

The American Civil Liberties Union, representing advocacy groups and denied migrants, challenged the ban, arguing it contravened U.S. laws and international agreements. Moss's decision reinforces legal protections for migrants seeking refuge and signals a rebuke to Trump's stringent immigration policies.

The Trump administration has been granted a 14-day window to appeal the decision. Until then, the class certification protecting affected migrants remains in place, unaffected by the recent Supreme Court decisions on nationwide injunctions.

(With inputs from agencies.)