JD Vance says Green Card holders can’t stay in the US permanently—Here’s why
JD Vance says Green Card holders can’t stay in the US permanently—Here’s why
US Vice President JD Vance recently made a statement that sparked concern among immigrants, saying that even green card holders do not have a guaranteed right to stay in the United States indefinitely. His remarks, made during an interview with Fox News, came amid the Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown and followed the arrest of a Columbia University student with a green card.
What Did JD Vance Say?
During the interview, Vance emphasized that holding a green card does not provide lifelong security in the US. “A green card holder doesn’t have an indefinite right to be in the United States,” he said. He further clarified that this issue was not just about free speech but about national security and who is allowed to be part of the American community.
Why Is This Statement Significant?
Vance’s remarks gained traction after the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, who was allegedly involved in protests against the Israel-Hamas war. In response, the Trump administration moved to revoke Khalil’s green card, citing a rarely used provision in the 1952 US Immigration and Nationality Act. This law allows the government to deport immigrants if the Secretary of State deems their presence a threat to American foreign policy.
Legal Concerns Over Immigration Crackdown
Legal experts argue that the Trump administration may have exceeded its authority in invoking old and rarely used laws to justify certain immigration policies. Immigration lawyer David Leopold warned that such unilateral decisions by the executive branch could be legally challenged.
In a similar move, Trump recently deported alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador under a wartime law from 1798, a decision that has faced backlash from Democratic leaders and civil rights groups.
As immigration policies continue to be a focal point of the administration, Vance’s comments have raised concerns about the future stability of green card holders in the US.
