Supreme Court Rules Green Cards May Be Revoked for Criminal Allegations

The Supreme Court ruled this week that federal border officials have the authority to suspend the Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card) status of individuals who have been indicted or accused of criminal activity. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority, stated that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not require border officers to have 'clear and convincing evidence' of a qualifying crime to make such judgments.