Trump Administration Moves to End Legal Protections for Over 532,000 Migrants
The Trump administration plans to rescind legal protections for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, effective April 24, drawing legal challenges.
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Get StartedMore than half a million migrants currently living in the U.S. legally will soon be at risk of deportation after the Trump administration announced plans to rescind a Biden-era humanitarian parole program.
DHS to revoke legal status of 532,000 'humanitarian parole' migrants
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·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The revocation of the status is part of President Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies.
Trump admin to end immigration program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
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·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The termination of the CHNV parole programs, and the termination of parole for those who exploited it, is a return to common-sense policies, a return to public safety, and a return to America First.
Trump administration moves to end temporary status for 530,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others
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Trump revoking legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
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·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.The program, plagued by rampant fraud, was an attempt by the Biden administration to drive down illegal immigration during record surges at the border.
Trump administration to revoke legal status for 532,000 migrants brought to US during Biden admin
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Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
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Trump Admin pulling legal status from migrants in new action
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Summary
The Trump administration plans to end temporary legal status for over 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, effective April 24. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by Secretary Kristi Noem, stated the termination aligns with Trump's executive order aimed at curbing parole programs that are deemed inconsistent with U.S. immigration policy. Migrants must either self-deport before the deadline or face removal, sparking legal challenges from advocacy groups. Critics label this decision as cruel, arguing it creates chaos for affected families, many of whom have established lives in the U.S. since obtaining status under the Biden-era program.
Perspectives
The termination of the CHNV parole program will impact over 532,000 migrants, necessitating their departure from the U.S. by April 24 unless they secure other legal statuses.
The decision to revoke the parole program follows allegations of fraud and is positioned as a measure to restore public safety and prioritize American workers. This aligns with the Trump administration's broader policies to tighten immigration controls.
Legal challenges are anticipated as immigrant rights organizations seek to reinstate the program, arguing it serves as a crucial pathway for vulnerable populations seeking asylum and stability; however, the administration emphasizes the need to address the 'broad abuse' of such programs.
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