India, June 23 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a case concerning immigration and the government's authority over green card holders who are accused of criminal activities, reported NBC News.

The 6-3 ruling focuses on a 2012 decision made by immigration officers to place lawful permanent resident Muk Choi Lau on immigration parole upon his return from a brief visit to China, due to allegations of involvement in a counterfeiting offense.

Lau contended that this action exceeded the officer's jurisdiction and that it improperly permitted the Department of Homeland Security to initiate deportation proceedings promptly after he admitted guilt to selling counterfeit apparel in New Jersey.

The high...