Trump revokes legal status for over 530,000 migrants

The Trump administration has revoked the legal status of more than 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision affects those in the U.S. who had obtained work permits through a program started by President Biden. The program, known as CHNV, provided two-year work permits to people who arrived in the U.S. since October 2022 with financial sponsors. The new policy will take effect on April 24. Those affected by the change must leave the U.S. by that date if they do not have another legal reason to stay. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that "parole" was meant to be temporary and should not guarantee immigration status. President Trump has expressed intentions to also reconsider the parole status of 240,000 Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in their country. Under Biden, the parole program was expanded to address increasing illegal immigration from these nations. Legal challenges have already emerged against this new policy. A group of American citizens and immigrants is suing the Trump administration, arguing that ending the humanitarian parole is harmful and reckless. Advocates warn that this decision could lead to increased deportations and distress for many families and communities.