U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) warned green-card holders that their legal immigration status can be revoked if they engage in criminal activity, the agency announced this week.

“Attention Green Card Holders: Having a criminal history does not make you an upstanding lawful permanent resident. Possessing a green card is a privilege, not a right. Under our nation’s laws, our government has the authority to revoke your green card if our laws are broken and abused. In addition to immigration removal proceedings, lawful permanent residents presenting at a U.S. port of entry with previous criminal convictions may be subject to mandatory detention,” the CBP posted on X on Tuesday.

According to estimates by the Office of Homeland Security Statistic, 12.8 million green-card holders were residing in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2024. The Trump administration vowed to crack down on immigration violations, which includes those individuals who may have abused the visa system.

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