Locals in Yuma react to SCOTUS immigration ruling
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) immigration ruling Thursday.
In a 6-3 decision, SCOTUS says the White House can restart its controversial asylum policy, which aims to curb the number of migrants processed at the southern border who claim to be fleeing political, racial or religious persecution in their home country.
The policy would turn them back before they ever step foot on U.S. soil.
The ruling has drawn strong reaction from people in Yuma County, with some saying they support stronger rules at the border while others are concerned about how it could impact people seeking safety.
“My thoughts are if they do it legally…to come to the United States legally,” said Rachel Baker, a Yuma resident.
“This country is made from people coming in from all over the world and all over the places, and this is why it’s called Great America, and we’re here to serve everybody,” said Agustin Samson, another Yuma resident.
The ruling could have long-term implications for how asylum cases are handled at the border, but for some in the community, the issue is sparking a broader debate about immigration and fairness.
This was one of two cases SCOTUS ruled on, with the other being a case dealing with temporary protection status.