Constitutional & Appeals

Wassily v. Blanche

U.S. Supreme Court (from the 2nd Circuit), No. 25-842

Where it stands

Cert. granted June 29, 2026. The government filed its merits brief in October 2026.

Next up, Nov 30, 2026

Oral argument.

The question

Can a noncitizen who was granted asylum, but whose asylum was later terminated, still apply to become a lawful permanent resident under 8 U.S.C. § 1159(b)?

Why it matters

The circuits are split. The Fifth Circuit says yes, and the Second and Fourth say such people are categorically ineligible. The ruling sets one national rule for everyone whose asylum was terminated.

Timeline

  1. Set for argument on Nov. 30, 2026. (source)
  2. Certiorari granted. (source)
  3. The Second Circuit rules against the petitioners. (source)

Sources