The US Supreme Court’s decision to curtail federal agencies’ leeway in interpreting ambiguous laws could significantly benefit immigrants and businesses seeking employment-based visas and green cards, according to immigration lawyers. On June 28, the Court eliminated the Chevron doctrine, a long-term goal of conservatives aiming to reduce the power of the federal bureaucracy. The ruling asserts that courts no longer need to defer to an agency’s stance on unclear laws. Though the full implications of this decision remain to be seen, it promises to incite new litigation challenging current regulations.
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