Asylum seekers, refugees will be turned away before they can plead their case under new border policy

Published July 12, 2018 2:08pm ET



Thousands of asylum seekers and refugees at the U.S. border could be turned away before having the ability to plead their case in court under a new Trump administration policy.

Under new guidance given Wednesday, officers who interview asylum seekers at U.S. borders and evaluate refugee applications will immediately reject those making claims based on fear of gang violence and domestic abuse, according to a CNN analysis of the guidance.

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