By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-stephen-miller-says-americas-doors-are-closed-fully-to-asylum-seekers-after-supreme-court-rulings Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Stephen Miller says 'America's doors are closed fully to asylum seekers' after Supreme Court rulings Politics Jun 25, 2026 7:57 PM EDT The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. Watch White House adviser Stephen Miller's remarks in the video player above. The Department of Homeland Security can now end temporary protected status, a program that protects a total of 1.3 million people from 17 countries. WATCH: How the Supreme Court immigration rulings could impact asylum in the U.S. The Supreme Court also voted 6-3 to clear the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The court overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. Watch White House adviser Stephen Miller's remarks in the video player above. The Department of Homeland Security can now end temporary protected status, a program that protects a total of 1.3 million people from 17 countries. WATCH: How the Supreme Court immigration rulings could impact asylum in the U.S. The Supreme Court also voted 6-3 to clear the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. The court overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now