Migrants who entered U.S under Biden-era special program to be deported; Donald Trump to revoke legal status

The US President Donald Trump administration is reportedly now planning to revoke all sorts of legal status for many migrants who entered the US under a specifically humanitarian parole program established during former US President Joe Biden's term, reported CNN.

According to CNN, this sudden change could end up affecting over 530,000 migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela and Haiti who were allowed to live and work in the US but temporarily. While some might have chances of qualifying for other protective programs, at the same time, those who have not pursued any other alternative legal options could face deportation.

This initiative is actually part of a broader effort by the US President Donald Trump administration to eliminate temporary protections for migrants already present in the country. The Republicans have heavily criticized former US President Joe Biden's use of the humanitarian parole program while arguing it exceeded his authority, asserted CNN. In response to that, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office to review such programs.


Former US President Joe Biden officials contend that the humanitarian parole authority has helped in reducing the illegal border crossings by providing a legal pathway for entry which requires migrants to have US sponsors and also undergo screening and vaccinations. Now, the proposal to revoke the legal status is still being finalized.

More than that, the US President Donald Trump administration has expanded expedited removal procedures while allowing immigration authorities to deport individuals without a hearing if they cannot prove continuous residence in the US for at least two years, noted CNN.

FAQs:

What is the US President Donald Trump administration planning during recent times regarding migrants?

The US President Donald Trump administration is reportedly now planning to revoke all sorts of legal status for many migrants who entered the US under a specifically humanitarian parole program established during former US President Joe Biden's term.

Why did the Republicans heavily criticize former US President Joe Biden?

The Republicans have heavily criticized former US President Joe Biden's use of the humanitarian parole program while arguing it exceeded his authority.