In an 8-1 opinion, the court ruled that the challenging states lacked standing to sue. The Biden administration’s guidelines aim to prioritize security and safety threats. 

"Federal courts have not traditionally entertained that kind of lawsuit; indeed, the States cite no precedent for a lawsuit like this," Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the majority opinion. 

In the words of our President and CEO, Jennie Murray, in Fernie Ortiz’s Border Report piece: "Focusing on public safety threats is crucial to our safety and security, as well as good governance. … Congress, not the courts, should be the venue for open, solutions-focused dialogue about the improvements our immigration and border policies need." 

Welcome to Monday’s edition of The Forum Daily. I’m Dan Gordon, the Forum’s strategic communications VP, and the great Forum Daily team also includes Karime Puga, Ashling Lee, Clara Villatoro and Katie Lutz. If you have a story to share from your own community, please send it to me at [email protected]. 

CHILDREN RESCUED — Ten migrant children from Honduras were rescued in Texas after being abandoned by smugglers in scorching temperatures, writes Brie Stimson of Fox News. The state Department of Public Safety found the children at the Rio Grande. "With temperatures exceeding 115°, smugglers continue to place children in dangerous conditions," said Chris Olivarez, the agency’s spokesperson. Tomorrow marks a year since nearly 100 migrants were found abandoned in a trailer in Texas. 

EVIDENCE — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) visited the Texas-Mexico border Sunday, firmer evidence is emerging that immigrants are leaving Florida ahead of DeSantis’ hardline immigration law taking effect Saturday. David Guerra and his family left for Maryland at the end of May, Anagilmara Vilchez of Noticias Telemundo/NBC News reports. And Chantelle Navarro and Adam Poulisse of WFTV.com share the story of a couple that is moving after 25 years in Florida.  

IN BUSINESS — Christian Serrano, 32, runs a construction company with more than $5 million in revenue. He’s also a former undocumented immigrant and was a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient from 2012 until he received residency last year, Ayesha Hana Shaji reports in the Dallas Business Journal. Meanwhile, Forbes contributor Matt Symonds shares the stories of former refugees who are taking advantage of business school opportunities. 

ROUNDS — Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) wants to find immigration solutions, and those solutions would benefit the country, columnist George Will writes in The Washington Post. Competitiveness with China, military recruitment and economic strength are among the benefits Will cites. 

HELPING NEW ARRIVALS — Cleveland is creating a new position to assist refugees and other immigrants, Gabriel Kramer reports in Ideastream Public Media. "Immigrants, refugees, newcomers are a key part of Cleveland’s story," said Austin Davis, the city’s senior policy advisor. "This was a city built by immigrants and the city will continue to be growing because of immigration." 

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