US Revokes Legal Status for Over 532,000 Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela

The Trump administration is set to revoke the legal status of approximately 532,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, who were granted two-year parole under the Biden-era CHNV program. This decision, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, mandates that these individuals must self-deport by April 24 unless they secure alternative legal status. The administration claims the program was rife with fraud, citing a report that detailed numerous irregularities in sponsor applications. Critics, including lawmakers and affected communities, have expressed concern over the implications for families and businesses relying on these migrants. The move aligns with Trump’s long-standing campaign promises to tighten immigration policies and reduce legal pathways for migrants. Legal challenges against the revocation of parole are already underway, as advocates seek to reinstate protections for those affected.