The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration has the authority to end the controversial 'Remain in Mexico' policy. Local advocates say there is still much work to restore the asylum system.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden Administration has the authority to end the controversial Remain in Mexico policy. President Joe Biden tried to end the Trump-era policy shortly after taking office, but a lower court blocked the termination. KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis spoke with local experts about the impact of this decision.
“It’s certainly a win today,” said Tess Hellgren, deputy legal director for Innovation Law Lab. “It does not undo the untold harm it did to 71,000 people. But it’s a legal victory and we should absolutely celebrate that.” Local activists have spent years speaking out against"Remain in Mexico" and documented acts of violence committed against asylum seekers who were enrolled in the program.
"Remain in Mexico" was one of two Trump-era policies limiting asylum access. The other was Title 42, which allows border officials to turn away asylum seekers at the border without giving them the chance to see a judge.The Biden administration tried to eliminate Title 42 in May but was forced to keep it by a federal judge after several states filed lawsuits in opposition.
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