In Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Supreme Court held that seeking asylum at the border does not begin until a noncitizen crosses into the United States. The decision validates “metering” and limits inspection duties. Practitioners, employers, and asylum seekers should understand what the ruling changes and why timing matters.
The Supreme Court issued three rulings affecting immigration enforcement, upholding policies on asylum eligibility, lawful permanent resident removal standards, and Temporary Protected Status cancellation for Syria and Haiti — giving DHS expanded authority in each area going forward.
In Mullin v. Doe, the Supreme Court narrowed TPS termination judicial review, holding the TPS statute bars most challenges to Secretary determinations while rejecting an equal protection claim, clearing the way for Haiti and Syria TPS terminations to proceed during litigation.
