California immigration attorney and legal rep among U.S. citizens told to leave country
Briefly

Recent emails from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security mistakenly instructed two San Diego immigration attorneys, both U.S. citizens, to leave the country. These notifications were part of a broader initiative to terminate parole for non-citizens. Similar incidents occurred nationwide, affecting other attorneys and a doctor, causing significant confusion amid rising anxieties about immigration policies under the Trump administration. U.S. Customs and Border Protection acknowledged the errors, attributing them to technical issues with email addresses used during the notification process, especially when non-personal contacts were involved.
I thought it was weird, said San Diego attorney Adam Pena, considering he was born in El Paso, Texas. He said his family immigrated to the U.S. more than a century ago.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has acknowledged that some notices may have been sent to unintended recipients. But the notices have nonetheless stirred confusion and concern.
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