A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s asylum ban at the southern border, determining it ran afoul of immigration laws protecting the rights of those seeking refuge in the U.S.

The decision blocks a Day 1 order from Trump seeking to end asylum for all but those who entered the U.S. at ports of entry — arguing the move was needed to prevent an “invasion” at the border.

But U.S. District Court Judge Randolph Moss said Trump went beyond his authority in drastically limiting asylum for those fleeing persecution and danger.

Moss found Trump’s order violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which lays out strict guidelines for who qualifies for asylum and how they can seek the........

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