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Supreme Court clears way to turn back asylum seekers at U.S.-Mexico border
By Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the n...
Key takeaway The Trump administration said it was necessary to deal with an increase of asylum seekers at the border.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to potentially revive its immigration policy at the U.S.-Mexico border has significant implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a major metropolitan hub, the region is home to a large and diverse immigrant population, including many who have fled violence and persecution in their home countries. The policy, which limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day, created a humanitarian crisis when it was previously in place, with thousands of people forced to wait in unsafe conditions. Local organizations and communities that provide support services to asylum seekers and migrants will likely be impacted by this decision, and may need to prepare for an influx of people seeking assistance. The decision also underscores the ongoing debate over immigration policy in Texas, where lawmakers and advocates have long grappled with the complexities of border security and humanitarian protection.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the n...
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