For many Indian families living in the U.S., the fear of deportation is a constant concern, especially with discussions around stricter immigration policies like those suggested by former President Trump, You might be asking yourself, if you have a green card, and haven’t committed any crimes, could you still be deported under these new regulations?
The good news is that it’s very unlikely.
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Green card holders (lawful permanent residents) enjoy robust protections under U.S. immigration law. Generally, unless a green card holder has committed serious offenses – such as violent crimes or drug trafficking – they are shielded from deportation.
While immigration laws can be complicated, they are structured to make it difficult to remove individuals who have adhered to the rules and are living legally in the country.
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For example, Trump’s proposals for mass deportations targeted undocumented immigrants, not lawful permanent residents.
The idea of deporting millions of Indian green card holders who have not broken any laws would be an incredibly daunting and politically charged endeavor, considering president Trump’s great relations with India. Existing laws, along with constitutional protections, would render this nearly impossible without significant legal reforms.
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A policy aimed at deporting green card holders without criminal records would likely encounter substantial legal challenges. The Alien Enemies Act, a law sometimes referenced in discussions about mass deportation, does not apply to lawful residents unless they pose security threats – something that does not pertain to law-abiding green card holders.
Therefore, unless there are drastic changes in immigration law, which would necessitate Congressional approval, it’s improbable that green card holders would be prioritized for deportation under a mass deportation initiative.
For the time being, green cardholders who have not committed any crimes are safeguarded against deportation, but it’s crucial to remain vigilant about any changes in immigration laws that could impact those living in the U.S. without the fear of removal.
