Supreme Court Reviews Case Impacting Visa Revocations and Deportations

The case could limit federal court oversight of visa revocations, affecting immigration appeals amid a significant backlog.

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The case involves Amina Bouarfa and her husband, Ala’a Hamayel, whose visa was revoked over allegations of a fraudulent marriage, despite amended statements from his ex-wife.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.