USCIS issued rules several months ago listing many crimes as grounds to reject asylum applications. The proposed rules even state that without conviction the USCIS may also bar asylum applications.
Like many of Trump's immigration rules, this rule was challenged in federal court. Today a federal judge issued an order temporarily enjoining its enforcement and the judge set December 9, 2020 for the USCIS to show cause why her order should not become a preliminary injunction.
A good day for asylum seekers.