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SIJS Youths Sue Trump Over Immigration Policy Changes

7/19/2025

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A group of immigrant youths with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) has launched a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the termination of a protective policy threatens their safety and future. With over 107,000 SIJS beneficiaries anxiously awaiting green cards, the recent immigration policy changes have left many, especially from Central America, in a state of uncertainty.

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Story summary

A group of immigrant youths with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) has launched a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the termination of a protective policy threatens their safety and future. With over 107,000 SIJS beneficiaries anxiously awaiting green cards, the recent immigration policy changes have left many, especially from Central America, in a state of uncertainty.