Trump Seeks to Cancel Migrant Entry Program for Four Countries

Trump Administration Moves to End Humanitarian Parole Program for Migrants

In a significant shift in immigration policy, former President Donald Trump has initiated steps to dismantle a humanitarian parole program established by the Biden administration that allowed migrants from four countries—Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela—to enter the United States temporarily. This decisive action occurred on Monday as part of a broader crackdown on immigration, signaling Trump’s continued commitment to stringent immigration enforcement as he positions himself for a potential return to the presidency.

The humanitarian parole program, introduced in early 2023, permitted migrants fleeing political instability and violence in their home countries to fly directly into the U.S., provided they had a financial sponsor and cleared security vetting. This initiative was intended to create a legal pathway for migrants, helping to reduce illegal crossings at the southern border. Under this program, migrants could remain in the U.S. for