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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that immigration officials do not need to establish clear and convincing evidence at the border to place returning green card holders on immigration parole, allowing removal proceedings to begin based on later-developed evidence. The decision centered on Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident accused of trademark counterfeiting, whose case highlighted a dispute over when and how evidence against green card holders is evaluated.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration in an immigration case involving Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident. The decision allows immigration officials to initiate removal proceedings against green card holders based on evidence gathered after their return, rather than requiring clear and convincing evidence at the border. Critics argue this lowers the threshold for removal, while supporters say it provides enforcement flexibility.