The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum on immigration promises as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began revoking permits for over 500,000 illegals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
The dramatic policy reversal ends the controversial Biden-era parole program, criticized for admitting poorly vetted illegal aliens at the expense of American safety.
This week, the DHS started issuing termination notices to hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens who entered the United States under the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program.
These notices immediately revoke parole status and work authorizations, instructing those without other legal immigration status to leave the country immediately.
This decisive action follows a May 30 Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Trump administration’s cancellation of the program.
This action delivers on President Trump’s campaign promise to end what he called “broad abuse” of humanitarian parole.
The CHNV program, launched by the Biden administration in 2022, allowed approximately 532,000 individuals from these four countries to enter the U.S. with two-year permits to live and work while awaiting immigration proceedings.
Now, the Trump administration is systematically dismantling this program as part of its broader effort to restore order to America’s immigration system.
It will also prioritize national security over what officials describe as reckless open-border policies that harmed American communities.
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DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin did not mince words when explaining the administration’s position on the program’s termination.
“This program was abused by the previous administration to admit hundreds of thousands of poorly vetted illegal aliens,” McLaughlin stated.
She emphasized that the current administration is committed to implementing “common-sense policies” that put “America First” rather than prioritizing politics over public safety, as they claim the previous administration did.
To facilitate the departure of affected individuals, DHS offers financial incentives through a voluntary self-deportation program.
Migrants who leave willingly can use the CBP Home Mobile App to arrange travel assistance and receive a $1,000 reintegration bonus.
However, the government has not provided details on how it will track departures or distribute these funds.
Moreover, critics argued that this lack of clarity reveals the hasty implementation of a policy that impacts over half a million people who followed legal processes to enter the country.
The human impact of this policy shift is already being felt in immigrant communities across America.
Many affected individuals express fears about returning to countries they fled due to political instability, violence, or economic collapse.
One Cuban mother told reporters, “I am afraid of being detained while my son is at school,” highlighting the anxiety rippling through families caught in this immigration policy reversal.
Despite these concerns, she and others are exploring legal pathways to remain in the U.S., such as through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
Supporters of the program’s termination asserted that it represents a necessary return to law-and-order immigration policies after years of chaos at the southern border.
They pointed to record-breaking illegal crossings under the Biden administration and the strain placed on American communities forced to absorb unprecedented numbers of migrants without adequate resources or planning.
For these Americans, the program’s end signals that an administration committed to putting citizens’ interests first is finally addressing their concerns about national sovereignty and the rule of law.
