Appeals court holds Trump border asylum ban unlawful, underscoring congressional authority

A U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., ruled that President Trump's asylum ban at the southern border is illegal, reinforcing the view that asylum rights are grounded in law and cannot be unilaterally suspended by the president; the decision marks another legal setback for the policy, though advocates warn it may not immediately change conditions on the ground as migrants face ongoing restrictions under evolving immigration policy.