Trump Ends Legal Status for 530,000 Immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
The Trump administration has announced it will revoke the temporary legal status of 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela living in the United States. According to Reuters, this decision, effective April 24, is part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to tighten immigration rules.
These migrants were granted a two-year “parole” status under former President Joe Biden, allowing them to enter the U.S. by air if they had American sponsors. Trump argues that this program overstepped federal law and has called for its end. This move could leave many of these immigrants at risk of deportation if they stay in the U.S. without another form of legal protection.
The decision comes as Trump considers revoking similar parole status for about 240,000 Ukrainians who fled to the U.S. during the conflict with Russia. Biden’s parole programs, launched in 2022 and 2023, were designed to address high levels of illegal immigration from these countries while offering a legal pathway for entry.
The Trump administration’s decision could make it easier to place these migrants in a fast-track deportation process called “expedited removal,” which applies to those in the U.S. for less than two years. This policy reflects Trump’s broader focus on stricter immigration enforcement, which has been a key part of his presidency.
This news highlights the ongoing debate over U.S. immigration policies and the challenges faced by migrants seeking safety and stability. It also shows the significant impact of policy changes on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
Credit: Reuters for original reporting and details.