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The Department of Homeland Security has officially begun issuing termination notices to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were admitted under the Biden-era CHNV humanitarian parole program.
Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, back when President Biden was in office, his administration implemented a humanitarian parole program that allowed over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the US legally if they had financial sponsors. The program was designed to promote “orderly migration,” reduce pressure on the southern border, and discourage illegal crossings. Critics said the program was unlawful, bypassed proper vetting procedures, increased national security concerns, and contributed to domestic job competition. President Trump has since moved to shut down the program, which has faced some legal challenges.
What’s going on now: In a notable development, DHS has officially begun sending termination notices to 531,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were previously admitted under the CHNV humanitarian parole program. The notices, which are being delivered via email, inform recipients that their parole has been revoked and that they must depart the United States immediately.
A portion of the notice reads: “This notice informs you that your parole is now terminated. If you do not leave, you may be subject to enforcement actions, including but not limited to detention and removal, without an opportunity to make personal arrangements and return to your country in an orderly manner.” Alongside this, recipients are instructed to return their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), effectively stripping them of their legal ability to work in the US.
DHS officials have defended the move as necessary for national interests. Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at DHS, stated, “Ending the CHNV parole programs, as well as the paroles of those who exploited it, will be a necessary return to common-sense policies, a return to public safety, and a return to America First.” She further criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the program, claiming it had allowed too many unvetted individuals into the country and harmed American workers.
Another view: Despite the administration’s stance, Critics say the move unfairly targets individuals who underwent vetting, secured sponsors and followed every legal process required for entry.
