Asylum processing suspended at the southern border
Enacted9/10
⚖ held unlawful; affirmed on appeal Apr 2026
Federal · Presidential Proclamation 10888 · Signed Jan 20, 2025
Impact 9/10
Invokes a never-before-used authority to suspend entry by people crossing the southern border, effectively shutting down asylum processing for most applicants. A federal district court held it unlawful in July 2025 and the D.C. Circuit affirmed in April 2026; Supreme Court review is possible.
ImmigrationSafety net & benefitsImmigrants
Sources
✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-15