The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major immigration victory in a 6-3 ruling, expanding the federal government's authority over Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), commonly known as green card holders. The decision in Blanche v. Muk Choi Lau completely reshapes how returning green card holders are treated at the border if they face unproven criminal allegations. By stripping away a protective evidentiary standard previously held by a federal appeals court, the Supreme Court has cleared a swift path for border officials to initiate detention and removal proceedings based on mere pending charges or suspicion. The Origins of the Case: From a Short Trip to "Immigration Limbo" The roots of the case trace back to 2012. Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese national, became a lawful permanent resident of the United States in 2007. In May 2012, Lau was arrested and charged in New Jersey with third-degree trademark counterfeiting for allegedly selling nearly $300,000 worth ...