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Supreme Court rules immigration officers can deny reentry to green card holders with pending criminal charges
The Supreme Court ruled on June 23, 2026, that immigration officers can deny reentry to green card holders with pending criminal charges. The decision arose from the case of Muk Choi Lau, who faced criminal charges while attempting to return to the U.S. The ruling allows the government to treat lawful permanent residents as 'seeking admission' under certain circumstances, which has raised concerns among dissenting justices.
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The Supreme Court ruled on June 23, 2026, that immigration officers can deny reentry to green card holders with pending criminal charges. The decision arose from the case of Muk Choi Lau, who faced criminal charges while attempting to return to the U.S. The ruling allows the government to treat lawful permanent residents as 'seeking admission' under certain circumstances, which has raised concerns among dissenting justices.
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