Mullin v. Al Otro Lado
The Court holds that an alien standing in Mexico does not "arrive in the United States" by attempting, and failing, to set foot in this country — an alien arrives only when he crosses the border. As a result, the Immigration and Nationality Act neither entitles an alien stopped on the Mexican side of the border to apply for asylum nor requires an immigration officer to inspect him. CASE: Mullin v. Al Otro Lado AUTHOR: Alito, J. DECIDED: 2026-06-25 OPINION: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-5_86qd.pdf AI DISCLOSURE: The voices in this podcast are AI-generated. The narration is…
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