A Supreme Court justice’s personal ties to Haiti highlight stakes in asylum case - The Washington Post

The court’s decision to allow ending temporary protected status for Haitians came despite public attention to a justice’s personal ties to Haiti. That scrutiny did not prevent the ruling, which will affect many people with connections to Haiti and shape future asylum and protection decisions. A recent in-court clash between Justices Alito and Sotomayor over an immigration outcome—where Alito had the final word—highlights intensified tensions among justices as they weigh immigration cases.