U.S. Court Blocks Trump-Era Move to Revoke Migrants’ Legal Status

A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected a push by former President Donald Trump’s administration to cancel temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

The court upheld an earlier decision that prevents the government from ending a humanitarian parole program which allows individuals from these countries to live legally in the U.S. for a two-year period. These migrants entered the country under a program introduced during President Biden’s administration, which required them to have financial sponsors and pass background checks.

The Trump administration had argued that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should have the authority to terminate the program entirely. However, the appeals court ruled that such action lacked proper legal justification and failed to consider each case individually.

Immigrant advocacy groups welcomed the ruling, calling it a win for human rights and due process. They emphasized the importance of maintaining lawful pathways for people fleeing political instability and economic hardship.

With this latest decision, the Biden-era parole program remains in place for now. The case may still be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court as legal battles over immigration policy continue to unfold.