Supreme Court Ends Humanitarian Parole, Leaving Hundreds of Thousands in Limbo

Supreme Court Halts Humanitarian Parole Program, Leaving 500,000 Immigrants in Limbo WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a surprise move on Friday, May 30th, the Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling ending the Biden administration's humanitarian parole program. This program, initiated in 2023, had granted temporary legal status to more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, allowing them to live and work in the United States. The decision came after an emergency request from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The ruling effectively allows the Trump-era immigration policies to be reinstated, leaving many immigrants facing an uncertain future. "With this decision, the Supreme Court is essentially giving a green light to the Trump administration to terminate the legal status of more than half a million immigrants," stated Javier Vega, a correspondent for Noticias Telemundo, in a live report. The ruling has sparked immediate concerns among immigration advocates and affected individuals. Claudia Cañizares, an immigration lawyer, offered some guidance: "Consider alternative arrangements, such as applying for asylum or residency, or a voluntary departure to avoid accumulating illegal physical presence." The legal battle is far from over, with ongoing challenges in lower courts that could eventually return to the Supreme Court. The uncertainty surrounding the future of these immigrants highlights the ongoing complexities of US immigration policy.