Trump Administration Revokes Humanitarian Parole
The Trump administration has begun notifying approximately 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela that their temporary permission to live and work in the U.S. has been terminated, according to a statement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Details of the Revocation
These individuals, who entered under a Biden administration's humanitarian parole program in October 2022, must now leave the country. The two-year permits granted work authorization and legal status, contingent on financial sponsorship.
DHS Response and Incentives
DHS encourages voluntary departure via the CBP Home app, offering a travel stipend and $1,000 upon return. However, details on tracking and payment are scarce.
Legal Context and Criticism
This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to dismantle the program, which was criticized as an abuse of humanitarian parole. Advocates like Krish O'Mara Vignarajah of Global Refugee argue that those affected followed the rules and rebuilt their lives in the U.S.
Impact on Individuals
Zamora, a Cuban mother who arrived in 2023, expressed fear of deportation and separation from her child while seeking permanent residency. "I’m afraid to return to Cuba, the situation is very difficult there," she stated.
