The Latest: Judge extends block on Trump asylum ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on asylum lawsuits before U.S. judges (all times local):
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A U.S. judge in San Francisco has extended his decision blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a ban on asylum for any immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Judge Jon Tigar ruled Wednesday to keep the ban on hold pending the outcome of a lawsuit challenging it. The case could take months to resolve.
He had previously blocked the ban for 30 days.
Tigar said the ban conf
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