Let Freedom: Political News, Un-Biased, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, CNN, Fox News Supreme Court Takes Up Asylum Metering Case
Nov 17, 2025
Jeremy, a dedicated news correspondent, dives deep into the Supreme Court’s controversial metering policy at the southern border. He unpacks the legal arguments from both sides, revealing how the Al Otro Lado lawsuit challenges the government's asylum processing limits. Jeremy highlights the humanitarian fallout, with many asylum seekers enduring perilous waits in Mexico. The discussion also touches on broader implications for executive authority versus statutory protections, making it clear that this case could reshape asylum law and immigration policy significantly.
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What Metering Entails
- Metering limited how many asylum seekers were processed daily at ports of entry and forced many to wait in Mexico.
- The practice was used across administrations and raises legal questions about what it means to "arrive."
Legal Challenge By Al Otro Lado
- Al Otro Lado sued saying the statute requires inspection of asylum seekers who reach the U.S. and metering blocks that right.
- The Ninth Circuit found metering unlawful, framing it as inconsistent with statutory protections.
Government's Statutory Argument
- The government contends "arrive" need not mean stepping on U.S. soil and cites operational needs like managing surges.
- That statutory interpretation would allow administrations to limit processing at ports of entry.