U.S. Supreme Court Hears Asylum Case

This transcript captures oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 24, 2026, concerning the legality of the U.S. government's "metering" policy at the southern border, which limits the number of asylum seekers processed at ports of entry. The Court examined statutory interpretations of immigration and asylum laws, particularly the meaning of "arrives in the United States" under 8 U.S.C. § 1225, and whether the metering policy violates inspection and asylum processing mandates. The government defended the policy as a necessary response to overwhelmed border facilities, while opponents argued it unlawfully denies asylum seekers the opportunity to present claims. The Court also discussed mootness given the policy's rescission and potential future reinstatement. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were addressed during this session.