The Court holds that an alien standing in Mexico does not "arrive in the United States" by attempting, and failing, to set foot in this country — an alien arrives only when he crosses the border. As a result, the Immigration and Nationality Act neither entitles an alien stopped on the Mexican side of the border to apply for asylum nor requires an immigration officer to inspect him.
CASE: Mullin v. Al Otro Lado
AUTHOR: Alito, J.
DECIDED: 2026-06-25
OPINION: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-5_86qd.pdf
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