Under President Donald Trump’s administration, a significant shift in immigration policy is taking place, marking a stark departure from the previous administration’s approach.
One of the most notable changes is the revocation of the “parole” status granted to over a million illegal aliens under President Joe Biden’s administration. This move aims to address the substantial increase in migration facilitated by Biden’s policies, which Trump officials argue circumvented existing immigration laws.
The previous administration had introduced a program through the CBP One app, allowing migrants to schedule appointments and enter the United States. This initiative, coupled with the CHNV program, which offered “humanitarian parole” to individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, significantly increased the number of migrants entering the country.
According to a Department of Homeland Security report from January, these programs allowed approximately 1,468,490 migrants to enter the U.S. during Biden’s tenure.
The CBP One app alone processed nearly 44,000 individuals in December, with more than 936,500 individuals entering the country since its introduction in January 2023. Additionally, the CHNV program accounted for the lawful arrival and parole of about 531,690 individuals from the aforementioned countries. These figures highlight the scale of migration facilitated by these programs, which were initially intended for emergency cases, not as mechanisms for large-scale economic migration.
Critics of Biden’s approach argue that these parole programs effectively created a loophole in the nation’s border laws, allowing a significant influx of economic migrants. While the programs were designed to provide temporary refuge, they were perceived by some as employment schemes benefiting various industries by supplying cheap labor. Notably, companies such as Amazon, Toyota, and Honda, along with the restaurant industry, reportedly benefited from this influx of labor.
In response, Trump’s Department of Homeland Security issued a memo reversing Biden’s programs, signaling a return to stricter immigration enforcement. ICE has been instructed to prioritize the deportation of these recent migrants, as reported by the New York Times. Additionally, Trump officials have moved swiftly to reinforce border security measures.
On the day of his inauguration, President Trump took decisive action by temporarily shutting down the port of entry into downtown El Paso. This move was part of a broader effort to declare a national emergency and reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, which had been a hallmark of his previous administration. The end of Biden’s “catch and release” policies further underscored this shift in immigration strategy.
Unsurprisingly, these measures have sparked backlash from pro-migrant activists and organizations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has already initiated legal action, accusing the Trump administration of attempting to “rip communities apart.” Anand Balakrishnan, an ACLU lawyer, criticized the expansion of expedited removal, claiming it bypasses due process and constitutional rights.
Despite the legal challenges, preparations are underway in Mexico to accommodate the expected influx of deportees. Mexican authorities have begun constructing large tents in anticipation of receiving those expelled from the United States. Ciudad Juárez, located in Chihuahua State, Mexico, is among the first areas to witness the setup of these facilities.
Reports indicate that by Friday, deportation flights had commenced, with some migrants being transported to Mexico, while others were reportedly sent to Guatemala. This development marks the beginning of what is expected to be a significant wave of deportations under Trump’s renewed immigration policies.
Supporters of Trump’s approach argue that these measures are necessary to restore order at the border and uphold the integrity of the nation’s immigration laws. They contend that the previous administration’s policies encouraged illegal migration and overwhelmed the immigration system, necessitating decisive action to address the situation.
As the Trump administration implements these changes, the debate over immigration policy continues to be a contentious issue. The contrasting approaches of the two administrations highlight the broader ideological divide on how to address the complex challenges posed by migration and border security.
While the legal battles are likely to continue, the Trump administration remains steadfast in its commitment to enforcing immigration laws and addressing what it perceives as the failures of the previous administration’s policies. The coming months will likely see ongoing developments as these policies take effect and their impact becomes more apparent.
In the meantime, the situation at the border remains under close scrutiny, with both supporters and opponents of the new policies closely monitoring the unfolding events. As the Trump administration forges ahead with its agenda, the broader implications for immigration policy and border security will undoubtedly continue to be a focal point of national discourse.
DEPORT the ACLU lawyer Anand Balakrishnan after stripping him of his citizenship for being a communist agent, and any others who are of that same mindset or behavior; as well look into shutting down the Commie ACLU once and for all time!
Yes, Yes and Yes.!
They’ve wasted enough taxpayers money by helping terrorists and Gangs while going after law abiding American’s.
Exactly Michael! It’s way “over the top” now with so “many criminals from foreign lands being allowed to walk right in and set-up shop;” but “knock citizens over the head or kick them to the curb,” for BS!
For decades they’ve allowed these Anti-American organizations to become “embedded in the fabric of our society” because some liberal idiots would scream, “no you can’t stop them they have freedom of speech and just as much right to be here too!” They’ve bastardized the Constitution and the “enemies of America have been allowed to use it against us” to “infiltrate and infect our society with conflicting agendas!”
“DESTROY US FROM WITHIN” like Lenin, Marx and Khrushchev all said they would! “Like ripe fruit falling from the tree into their hands” and here we are, “ripe fruit falling!!!”
Lawrence, that’s a 10-4 on all you’ve stated, the ACLU-(America’s Communist League Union) should be changed to the CCLU-(COMMUNIST Controlled Leadership United).
It’s way past that they’ve gotten away with so much protecting everyone but the Victims of America, and should have been Defunded long ago. We The People should petition to have them shut down completely.!
No doubt in my mind and if I could get that done I would begin right now to disappear that whole corrupted to hell organization of “Hate America Communist Agenda!” Should have been crushed decades ago! But all the liberals and crybabies fell for it because they screamed, “oh we have to allow freedom of speech and diverse opinions;” but I say yea, but not by our nemesis or most ardent anti–capitalism enemies!
Like saying, here is the knife to cut our throats but just promise you won’t please!
Good for Trump. Throw out all the foreign trash. They won’t assimilate or learn English, steal from, rape and murder the citizens, they expect everything for free and they drag their foreign culture in with them, expecting us to change for them.
NO.
Islamic Mosques should be razed to the ground along with temples of every other idol-worshipping religion.
Morris this is all quite true!!!
@Lawrence M & Michael Smith:
I agree with you.
Morris; God bless you and yours! Thank you!
Note: Politicians, bureaucrats, academicians, and most media folks, suggest most of you best do your research and educate yourselves on the details of envelopment operations for that is what Donald is bringing to American government at every level (see message below). At least dig your foxholes deeper and add overhead cover. Have a nice day. Soldier/Cop, Retired
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As one of the army officers charged with finding a true Battle Captain among all those army officers serving this nation from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam Conflict, I can testify that we only found one officer who made the grade of ‘Battle Captain’. And, he like Donald Trump was not a professional soldier. A year before the Battle of Gettysburg he was a college professor, yet most historians credit him for saving the Union Forces left flank and forcing General Lee to commit his forces to a frontal attack which failed. The Battle of Gettysburg is generally credited as the turning point of the Civil War and lead to the surrender of the Confederate Forces two years later.
Donald Trump has proven that he is indeed a Battle Captain. He has turned the attacks on our flanks and now I am confident he will succeed in an overwhelming envelopment of all the forces trying to destroy America. God bless and protect Donald Trump, and God Bless and protect America as we help Donald Trump make America great again. I leave you with one question. Are you willing to fight for America, your family, and/or yourself?
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C.W. LAUDERDALE; thank you for this timely and historical perspective, and as my father always told me as I learned over time how right he was, “to always put things into their proper perspective;” that speaking of which you have surely done here!
America is at war once again internally, and I have felt for a little while now, that it was becoming “do or die time for our Constitutional Republic” which has been fighting on “multiple battle fronts simultaneously” for quite a while now!
And how President Trump could possibly be the last President of these “United States of America” or by the grace of God Almighty, perhaps he is that “True Battle Captain” you speak of that will usher in a “Great New Beginning” for this formerly “One Nation under God!”
For this I pray!
Amen.