U.S. VP reaffirms green card holder limitations

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that green card holders do not have an indefinite right to stay in the U.S. He emphasized that decisions about residency are ultimately made by Americans, not by the cardholders themselves. Vance's comments followed the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, for his involvement in protests. His green card was reportedly revoked, but a federal judge has paused deportation efforts pending a hearing. While green card holders generally have similar rights to U.S. citizens, Vance's remarks highlight that revocation can occur under certain conditions, such as criminal activity or immigration violations.