But it sent the case back to a lower court to determine whether the contested agreement violates asylum seekers' right to equal treatment under the law.
But the court also found an unaddressed question when it comes to whether the agreement violates equality rights.
The agreement stands and the case will return to federal court to determine whether the agreement violates asylum seekers' right to equal treatment under the law.
Refugee advocates claimed the agreement violates that right because they argue the United States is less receptive to refugee claims predicated on gender.
In March, Royal Canadian Mounted Police intercepted 4,173 asylum seekers on their way to file refugee claims in Canada after crossing irregularly.
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