A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict asylum at the southern border violates federal law. The court emphasised that immigration policy is ultimately governed by Congress, not unilateral executive action, and that efforts to narrow this definition of asylum run afoul of statutory protections. This ruling is expected to lead to a potential Supreme Court showdown, which could determine the limits of presidential power over immigration. The future of asylum in the United States remains uncertain as courts continue to intervene.