Supreme Court 'allows' US Border Patrol agents to deport some Green Card holders: Check who | TheBriefWire
Supreme Court 'allows' US Border Patrol agents to deport some Green Card holders: Check who
Published 26 June 2026 ยท general
US border officials can now deport certain Green Card holders more easily following a Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that authorities don't need definitive
US border officials can now deport certain Green Card holders more easily following a Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that authorities don't need definitive proof of a crime involving moral turpitude before treating returning lawful permanent residents as new applicants for entry. This change simplifies the process for initiating removal proceedings against Green Card holders under specific circumstances, impacting their status upon re-entry.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 5:08 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 7:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
US border officials can now deport certain Green Card holders more easily following a Supreme Court ruling.
The court decided that authorities don't need definitive proof of a crime involving moral turpitude before treating returning lawful permanent residents as new applicants for entry.
This change simplifies the process for initiating removal proceedings against Green Card holders under specific circumstances, impacting their status upon re-entry.