USCIS Hit With Lawsuit Over Green Card Changes
Summary
Labor unions, university groups, and immigrant advocates have sued the Trump administration over two new immigration policies. These policies make it harder for some immigrants already in the United States to get green cards without leaving the country.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed on October 5 in a Massachusetts court.
- The policies were issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in May and August.
- The May policy considers whether an immigrant chose to seek a green card inside the U.S. instead of abroad.
- The August policy allows immigration officers to deny some green card applications without asking for more proof or warning.
- The policies affect both new and pending green card applications.
- The lawsuit says these changes unfairly apply new rules to people who applied before the changes.
- Groups suing include university faculty chapters, a service workers union, and immigrant advocacy groups.
- The Trump administration says these changes help enforce immigration laws and promote self-sufficiency.
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