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U.S. Supreme Court,
Immigration

Oct. 12, 2020

In Ginsburg’s absence, due process for asylum seekers at risk

On Oct. 2, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Barr v. Dai, a case that will decisively uphold or strip asylum applicants of due process protections.

Camiel Becker

Partner
Becker & Lee LLP

Email: camiel@BLimmigration.com

Camiel is a certified specialist in immigration and nationality by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization.

Earlier this month, the fate of thousands of asylum seekers landed in the hands of a U.S. Supreme Court now on the cusp of stripping due process from immigrants. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of fundamental fairness for immigrants, had often cast the crucial deciding or dissenting vote in favor of procedural due process protections. In her absence, Republicans are rushing to confirm a nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who will surely side with the Trump admi...

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