No Turning Back: The Fight for Asylum in the United States

Panel Discussion

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Asylum saves lives. But the Trump administration is fighting to severely restrict access to the asylum process.

Join us for an event featuring the lawyers and advocates who are taking on the administration at the Supreme Court, with major implications for the rights of people seeking safety in the United States.

Noem v. Al Otro Lado centers on the federal government’s former “turnback” policy, which blocked people from seeking asylum at the southern US border. As a result, thousands of people were prevented from seeking protection in the US and were left stranded in dangerous and life-threatening conditions. Although the government ended the policy in 2021 and a lower court found it unlawful, the Trump administration has requested the US Supreme Court to review their decision. Oral arguments took place on Tuesday 24th March.

For this panel, the Global Strategic Litigation Council and the Zolberg Institute on Migration & Mobility are delighted to bring together leading voices involved in the case. This includes the legal team who supported Al Otro Lado to bring the case and are leading the ‘No Turning Back’ campaign. It also includes authors of three of the amicus briefs submitted in support of the right to seek safety, including those filed by former government officials and human rights organizations.

Join us for a this timely discussion on:

The importance of this case to asylum seekers both in the US, and beyond.
Key insights from the amicus briefs.
What comes next after the Court’s decision and how you can get involved with the No Turning Back campaign.

Please see confirmed speakers and their bios below. We hope you can join this important conversation. Further speakers will be announced shortly.