The Supreme Court ruled against an illegal alien seeking a visa to stay in the U.S. due to alleged MS-13 gang affiliation. American citizen Sandra Munoz sued the State Department, claiming her spouse had a right to live in the U.S. The Court found that a citizen does not have a fundamental liberty interest in their noncitizen spouse being admitted to the country.
Key Points
The Supreme Court ruled against an illegal alien seeking a visa due to alleged gang affiliation
The Court found that a citizen does not have a fundamental liberty interest in their noncitizen spouse being admitted to the country
Pros
Upholds the authority of the State Department in visa approval processes
Clarifies the limitations of a citizen's rights regarding their noncitizen spouse's admission to the U.S.
Cons
May lead to further legal challenges regarding spousal immigration rights