Biden administration criticizes ruling striking down asylum policy
Justice Department appeals a federal judge's ruling striking down the "rebuttable presumption" of asylum ineligibility. The Biden administration expressed a federal judge's ruling striking down the Biden administration's asylum policy that established a "rebuttable presumption" of asylum ineligibility. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said he disagreed with the court's ruling. "It does not limit our ability to deliver consequences for unlawful entry," he said. "Do not believe the lies of smugglers. Those who fail to use one of the many lawful pathways we have expanded will be presumed ineligible for asylum and, if they do not have a basis to remain, will be subject to prompt removal, a minimum five-year bar on admission, and potential criminal prosecution for unlawful reentry." Shortly after the decision was handed down, the Justice Department said it stood by the policy. "We remain confident in our positi...