A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Trump’s attempt to bar most illegal immigrants from making asylum claims at the southern border is illegal — a decision that could blow a hole in the administration’s border policies. Here’s what you need to know about the asylum ban court ruling:

The federal court ruling

Obama-appointed judge strikes down Trump asylum ban:

The legal reasoning

Court cites Immigration and Nationality Act authority:

The appeals process

Judge provides government opportunity to challenge decision:

The border success context

Trump policies have dramatically reduced illegal crossings:

The nationwide statistics

CBP reports record-low unauthorized entries:

The catch-and-release elimination

Border Patrol ends controversial practice:

The Trump proclamation

President declared border invasion in January:

The class action certification

Court expands ruling to cover future migrants:

The Miller response

White House deputy chief of staff criticizes decision:

The broader legal battles

Case represents new front in immigration litigation:

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• Judge rules Trump’s asylum ban illegal

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