Did the judge cite the exact language in the law where Congress expressly forbids what Trump has done? Or is it just in his interpretation?
I haven't read his ruling but he probably at least referenced it.
"Any alien who is physically present in the United States or who arrives in the United States (whether or not at a designated port of arrival and including an alien who is brought to the United States after having been interdicted in international or United Stateswaters), irrespective of such alien’s status, may apply for asylum..."