Trump Administration's Immigration Crackdown Intensifies Scrutiny of Green Card Holders

Lawful permanent residents face increased questioning and coercion at U.S. ports of entry, raising concerns about due process violations and legal rights.

Green card holders report being pressured to relinquish their status voluntarily during lengthy interrogations at U.S. ports of entry.
Immigration attorneys argue that revocation of green cards without judicial oversight violates U.S. immigration law and due process protections.
Fabian Schmidt, a green card holder, alleges mistreatment, including being stripped naked and interrogated at Logan Airport upon his return to the U.S.
Heightened enforcement has created fear among lawful immigrants, discouraging travel and prompting some professionals to consider leaving the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials maintain significant legal authority to determine admissibility, but critics say the administration's practices abuse this authority.