On June 23, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that CBP does not need evidence rising to the typical standard for a criminal trial that an LPR must have committed a crime involving moral turpitude in order for CBP to decide that that person is an ‘applicant for admission’ and possibly denying him or her admission to the U.S. upon return from a trip abroad. A pending charge alone is enough, even if you have never been convicted of any crime. No presumption of innocence for LPRs!
The government can begin removal proceedings against you because you have been accused of (although not necessarily found guilty of) certain crimes. Similarly, CBP can rely on observations, contemporaneous evidence, or you associations at the time of inspection to make a determination and possibly begin removal procedures.
What does this mean for you as an LPR? If you are accused of any crime in any way, check with your immigration attorney before travelling! In an abundance of caution, this firm does not recommend international travel for any LPR under the current political climate.