asylum-seekers

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum-seekers must fully cross into the United States to apply for asylum, rejecting the argument that appearing at a U.S.-Mexico border port of entry while in Mexico qualifies as 'arriving in the United States.' Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the decision a violation of Congress’ refugee law.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that asylum-seekers must fully cross into the United States to apply for asylum, rejecting the argument that standing at a port of entry on Mexico’s side qualifies as 'arriving in the U.S.' under the Immigration Nationality Act. The majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, emphasized the ordinary meaning of 'arrives in,' while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, calling the decision a violation of refugee law.

The EU is set to discuss returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers with a Taliban delegation in Brussels, despite human rights groups' criticisms. Belgium granted one-day visas to the Taliban team, and the EU does not recognize the Taliban administration but invited them for deportation-related talks.

The UK Home Office is implementing facial scanning technology to verify the age of asylum-seekers, despite internal tests revealing the technology's flaws and risks of life-altering errors. The government is proceeding with the system despite awareness of its potential inaccuracies.

The EU adopted a major asylum reform that allows member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers. Right groups warned that humanitarian concerns are being overshadowed by political considerations amid hardened public opinion on migration.