The SCOTUS unanimously ruled that federal judges must give strong deference to immigration officials when deciding if threats count as persecution for asylum, using a tough substantial evidence standard instead of reviewing everything fresh themselves.

Yes, this gives more power to the executive branch's immigration agencies on border and asylum decisions, and it makes it harder for asylum seekers to successfully challenge denials in court.

Court unanimously sides with government in immigration dispute

https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/03/court-unanimously-sides-with-government-in-immigration-dispute/

The story is based on a Scotusblog report