Washington, July 3 -- A federal judge on Wednesday blocked United States President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the Southern border, as reported by The Hill.

This decision blocks a Day 1 order from Trump seeking to end asylum for all but those who entered the US at ports of entry, arguing the move was needed to prevent an "invasion" at the border.

However, the US District Court Judge Randolph Moss said that Trump stepped beyond his authority in drastically limiting asylum for those fleeing persecution and danger.

Additionally, Moss also found that these orders violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This outlines strict guidelines for who qualifies for asylum and how they can seek the necessary protections. This included cr...