Johnlocke iconJohnlockeSep 28, 2026

Exploring the legality of Trump’s successful border policy

Charles Lane explores legal issues surrounding President Donald Trump's approach toward southern border policy. Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged into the millions during President Joe Biden's first three years in office, but they have nearly ceased in the last 18 months.

Exploring the legality of Trump’s successful border policy

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Charles Lane explores legal issues surrounding President Donald Trump's approach toward southern border policy.

Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged into the millions during President Joe Biden's first three years in office, but they have nearly ceased in the last 18 months.

President Trump says it's all because of the crackdown on asylum seekers...

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Charles Lane explores legal issues surrounding President Donald Trump's approach toward southern border policy. Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged into the millions during President Joe Biden's first three years in office, but they have nearly ceased in the last 18 months. President Trump says it's all because of the crackdown on asylum seekers...

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