Noem, Sec. of Homeland v. Al Otro Lado
Noem, Sec. of Homeland v. Al Otro Lado  
Podcast: The Supreme Court: Oral Arguments
Published On: Tue Mar 24 2026
Description: Noem, Sec. of Homeland v. Al Otro Lado | 03/24/26 | Docket #: 25-5 25-5 NOEM V. AL OTRO LADO DECISION BELOW: 138 F.4th 1102 CERT. GRANTED 11/17/2025 QUESTION PRESENTED: The Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq . , provides that an alien who "arrives in the United States" may apply for asylum and must be inspected by an immigration officer. 8 U.S.C. 1158(b)(1)(A), 1225(a)(1) and (3). The question presented is whether an alien who is stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border "arrives in the United States" within the meaning of those provisions. LOWER COURT CASE NUMBER: 22-55988, 22-56036