Supreme Court Lowers Bar for Denying Green Card Holders Reentry

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, has made it easier for immigration officers to deny readmission to lawful permanent residents. The ruling removes the requirement for 'clear and convincing evidence' of a disqualifying crime, a change that a dissenting justice called a 'massive blank check' for the government. This decision impacts the rights of green card holders returning to the U.S.