Trump Asks Supreme Court to Revoke the Legal Status of 500k Immigrants

a year ago

The Trump administration has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to end the legal status of over 500,000 immigrants protected under a Biden-era humanitarian program.
The appeal seeks to overturn a district court ruling that temporarily blocked the revocation of legal status and work permits for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
The administration argues the lower court overstepped its authority, potentially interfering with immigration policies aimed at reducing illegal border crossings.
The case involves the 'humanitarian parole' program, expanded by the Biden administration in 2022, allowing migrants from specific countries to stay in the U.S. for two years under certain conditions.
The Biden administration announced in October 2024 it would not extend the program, leading the Trump administration to move for its complete termination.
Judge Talwani ruled the government must respect expiration dates and cannot terminate the program early without individual case reviews.
Humanitarian parole has been used by U.S. presidents for over 70 years to support family reunification and manage migration for humanitarian reasons.

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