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New Trump administration rule forces most immigrants seeking green cards to return to home countries first
By Andrew Schneider at Houston Public Media
· May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Houston immigration attorneys say the policy memo, issued by U.S. Customs and Immigration Services late last week, has the potential to jam up immigration courts as people trying to remain in the U.S. legally seek to avoid deportation.
Key takeaway Customs and Immigration Services late last week, has the potential to jam up immigration courts as people trying to remain in the U.
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Published: May 28, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? Houston immigration attorneys say the policy memo, issued by U.S. Customs and Immigration Services late last week, has the potential to jam up immigration courts as people trying to remain in the U.S. legally seek to avoid deportation.
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