OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada will appeal a Federal Court ruling that struck down a pact that compels asylum seekers trying to enter Canada via the American border to first seek sanctuary in the United States, Ottawa said in a statement.
In July, the court said the “Safe Third Agreement” violated the human rights of those trying to enter Canada because they could end up being detained by U.S. authorities.
(Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Chris Reese)
