Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam
This writing
- Type
- Lead opinion
- Author
- Samuel A. Alito Jr.
- Filed
- June 25, 2020
- Case
- Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam
- Case status
- Decided
- Joined by
- Neil M. GorsuchBrett M. KavanaughJohn Glover Roberts Jr.Clarence Thomas
Opening text
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Justice ALITO delivered the opinion of the Court. *1963Every year, hundreds of thousands of aliens are apprehended at or near the border attempting to enter this country illegally. Many ask for asylum, claiming that they would be persecuted if returned to their home countries. Some of these claims are valid, and by granting asylum, the Unit…
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Other writings in this case
| Type | Author | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | Samuel A. Alito Jr. | June 25, 2020 |
| Concurrence | Not attributed | June 25, 2020 |
| Concurrence | Clarence Thomas | June 25, 2020 |
| Concurrence | Stephen Gerald Breyer | June 25, 2020 |
| Dissent | Sonia Sotomayor | June 25, 2020 |