Overview

• The Supreme Court is considering whether federal courts can review decisions by immigration agencies to revoke visas, a move that could affect many immigrants' legal standing in the U.S.
• The case involves Amina Bouarfa and her husband, Ala’a Hamayel, whose visa was revoked over allegations of a fraudulent marriage, despite amended statements from his ex-wife.
• Lower courts have ruled that such revocation decisions are discretionary and not subject to judicial review, a stance that immigration advocates warn could lead to unchecked errors.
• Former President Donald Trump has highlighted this case in his campaign, aligning it with his proposed mass deportation agenda if he is reelected.
• The American Civil Liberties Union has filed an amicus brief, expressing concerns about potential constitutional violations and the impact on migrants and their families if judicial review is curtailed.