The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration, upholding Trump-era policies that restrict asylum eligibility. The decision concerns how asylum seekers demonstrate a credible fear of persecution. The court found the administration was within its rights to apply these restrictions nationwide, even though Congress hadn’t explicitly authorized it. This effectively limits asylum access for many migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Civil rights groups argue the ruling undermines international law and humanitarian obligations. The Biden administration defended the policy as a necessary tool for managing the border, while simultaneously working to dismantle other Trump-era immigration measures. The case centered on a 2020 rule allowing asylum officers to deny claims if applicants don’t initially demonstrate a credible fear.