The Trump Administration Prepares to Revoke Legal Status for Migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and Haiti
The Trump administration is planning to revoke the legal status of many migrants who entered the United States under a program initiated by the Biden administration, expanding the pool of individuals who could be deported. This move is expected to impact over 530,000 people from Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and Haiti who were granted temporary refuge and permission to live and work in the US through a humanitarian parole program.
According to a source familiar with the planning, the revocation is expected to affect those who have not explored other legal avenues to remain in the country. The move comes as part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to strip temporary protections from migrants already residing in the United States.
Under the program, migrants were allowed to live and work in the US for a temporary period, but they would not have a path to permanent residency or citizenship. If they are unable to prove that they have continuously lived in the US for two years or more, they could be eligible for removal.
The Trump administration’s move is facing criticism from Republicans, who argue that the Biden administration overstepped its authority by using the humanitarian parole program. Conversely, Biden officials claim that the program helped reduce illegal border crossings by providing a legal pathway for migrants to enter the country.
The proposal is still being finalized, but it is part of a series of moves by the Trump administration to revoke temporary protections for migrants already residing in the US. The administration has been working to expedite deportations, including among those who cannot prove they have lived in the US continuously for two years or more.
