Mullin v. Al Otro Lado

Court's summary

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, an alien “arrives in the United States” for purposes of 8 U. S. C. §§1158(a)(1) and 1225(a) only when the alien crosses the border into the United States; the INA neither entitles an alien standing at the border in Mexico to apply for asylum nor requires an immigration officer to inspect him.

From the syllabus prepared by the Reporter of Decisions. Not part of the Court's opinion.