Justices side with Trump administration in border dispute over asylum seekers

The Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration policy of turning back asylum seekers before they reach the U.S.-Mexico border in a 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado. The majority, led by Justice Samuel Alito, ruled the policy does not violate federal law by rejecting the argument that asylum seekers 'arrive in' the U.S. before entering. The dissenting justices warned the decision could lead to more dangerous border crossings and deaths.