Trump administration moves to end legal status for 500,000 immigrants
The Trump administration plans to revoke the temporary legal status of over 500,000 immigrants, potentially leading to mass deportations.
What do you need to know?
- When will the decision be published? The formal announcement to revoke legal status is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on March 25.
- Who does the revocation affect? The decision impacts over 500,000 immigrants who entered the U.S. legally under President Joe Biden's policy.
- What are the consequences? Those without other rights to remain in the U.S. will need to leave the country or face deportation by the end of April.
According to a Bloomberg report, the Department of Homeland Security states that about 532,000 people entered the U.S. under the previous administration's program.
What about the CNHV program?
The administration is also ending the conditional parole program for immigrants, known as CNHV, which was launched by President Biden in 2023. This program allowed foreigners who met specific conditions to obtain a special residency status. The termination of CNHV is seen as an intensification of immigration crackdowns by the Trump administration.
What are the reactions to the decision?
Bloomberg notes that since Donald Trump took office, federal agents have made over 30,000 arrests of individuals living illegally in the U.S. While officials claim law enforcement targets serious criminals, some individuals have been arrested solely for lacking legal immigration status.
The administration has not disclosed how many people have been deported for this reason.
The decision to revoke the temporary legal status for immigrants and terminate the CNHV program is sparking controversy and fears about the future for thousands who may be forced to leave the U.S.
