MSNBC: Judge Blocks Trump from Denying Asylum To Migrants

BRZEZINSKI: “Overnight, breaking news. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump Administration from barring asylum for migrants who enter the country outside a legal port of entry. President Trump issued a proclamation back on November 9th stating that anyone who crossed the southern border illegally would be ineligible for asylum. That was challenged in court by the ACLU and the Center for Constitutional Rights. And the federal judge ruled the policy is likely a violation of federal asylum law. The block remains in effect until December 19th, at which point the court will consider arguments for a permanent order. While this judge was appointed by President Obama, his decision comes after two other federal judges appointed by President Trump ruled against the White House. On Friday, U.S. District Court judge Timothy Kelly said the White House had violated a CNN reporter’s Fifth Amendment right to due process by suspending his press badge without explanation or a chance to appeal the decision. And on Thursday, Trump appointee Dabney Friedrich refused to request to toss out a case by Special Counsel Robert Mueller against a Russian business accused of helping to fund Moscow's efforts to meddle in the 2016 election. Joe, you’re right. It appears there are systems holding.”