Key facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration in an immigration case.
- The case centered on the government's authority to place green card holders on immigration parole.
- The decision allows parole based on suspicion of a crime, enabling swift deportation proceedings.
- Muk Choi Lau, a green card holder, was placed on parole after being accused of counterfeiting.
The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a significant immigration case, ruling 6-3 that the government has broad authority over green card holders. The decision stems from a 2012 incident where immigration officers placed Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident, on parole upon his return from a trip abroad due to accusations of counterfeiting.