What to Know About the Biden-Era Migrant Program the Supreme Court Just Let Trump End

The Supreme Court has approved the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate the special-parole program that granted humanitarian protections to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This ruling could put hundreds of thousands of migrants at risk of deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now has the authority to end the program while legal challenges continue.

The program, known as CHNV, allowed migrants from these countries to legally enter the U.S., work, and stay for up to two years. Over 530,000 migrants have utilized this program since late 2022. The decision has sparked concerns among immigration advocacy groups, who fear the adverse effects it will have on immigrant communities.

The Biden Administration introduced the CHNV program as a way to regulate the influx of migrants and provide humanitarian relief. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling gives the government the power to revoke the legal status of migrants under the program. It remains uncertain how many migrants will be impacted by this decision and face potential deportation.