Al Otro Lado v. Mayorkas, 2024


The 9th Circuit previously ruled 2-1 that U.S. immigration officials must inspect and process asylum seekers who present at ports of entry, even if turned away under the "metering" policy limiting entries. This interprets federal law to mean such individuals have "arrived" in the U.S. for asylum eligibility. The Trump administration appealed, arguing it hampers border management.


SCOTUS granted certiorari on Nov. 17, 2025, to review the decision. If upheld, it could force more processing at busy ports like San Ysidro; reversal would bolster executive discretion on border controls.

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