American Immigration Attorney in Massachusetts Erroneously Ordered to Leave Country by DHS

Immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni, a US citizen residing in Massachusetts, was recently targeted by a notice from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordering her to leave the country within seven days. 

The email, citing the termination of her parole status, has sparked concerns about the accuracy and potential implications of DHS communications.
Micheroni, who specializes in deportation cases, initially suspected the email might be intended for one of her clients. However, upon closer examination, she confirmed it was specifically addressed to her. 

"At first I thought it was for a client, but I looked really closely and the only name on the email was mine," said Micheroni. "So it said my parole status had been terminated and I should leave the country within seven days."

Describing the email's language as threatening, she raised questions about the legitimacy and intent behind the notification. While the email's formatting appeared similar to spam, its content suggested an official government directive.

"The language in the email is very threatening," she said. "And it looks kind of like a sketchy spam email. It doesn't look like an official government notice, but it is."

The incident occurs amid broader policy changes under the Trump administration, including attempts to terminate parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants. These policies have affected diverse groups, including servicemembers' families and Ukrainian refugees. 

A federal judge is currently reviewing a lawsuit challenging these measures. A senior DHS official has acknowledged the erroneous notices, explaining that they were sent to individuals lacking legal status. The official states that unintended recipients, including US citizens like Micheroni, might have received these notices when non-personal email addresses were used by parole applicants. 

The DHS official assures that the agency is monitoring the situation and addressing these issues on a case-by-case basis. Micheroni's experience has gained traction on social media, prompting responses from thousands expressing alarm over such administrative errors. 

She views the incident as a sign of carelessness in the administration's approach to immigration enforcement and believes it may be a scare tactic aimed at immigrants. Micheroni has chosen not to directly contact DHS regarding the email, hoping the matter will be resolved without further complications. 

"I think it's really scary this is going on," said Micheroni. "I think it says they're not being careful."