The Line, the Law, and the Loophole: Should Asylum Seekers Be Turned Away?

When immigration policy hits the courtroom—especially the U.S. Supreme Court—you can be sure we’re dealing with more than just a technical dispute. We’re dealing with competing visions of law, sovereignty, and human obligation, all wrapped into one messy, politically radioactive package. At the center of this particular fight is “metering,” which is a practice where…

An Analysis of the Recent Trump Asylum Ruling

On July 2, a major legal ruling shook the immigration debate when U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss struck down one of President Trump’s most aggressive attempts to rein in the chaos at the southern border. The case centered on a sweeping executive proclamation issued by the president on January 20—his first day back in office—declaring…

Biden’s Border Crisis: Fact-Checking the Political Spin

In the ever-evolving debate over illegal immigration, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's recent statement during the vice-presidential debate comparing border crossing numbers under the Biden and Trump administrations deserves a closer look. His remarks came in response to a claim by Senator J.D. Vance that Vice President Kamala Harris had let a large number of illegal…