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President Biden’s administration has temporarily closed its “parole pipelines” aimed at allowing 360,000 migrants annually from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. due to widespread fraud.
The program faced criticism for bringing in a substantial number of migrants, which some argue negatively impacts American job opportunities and contributes to destabilization in their home countries.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Mark Green denounced the program, reaffirming earlier warnings about its legality and safety.
“Shut it down permanently,” Johnson said.
“This admission by the Biden-Harris administration vindicates every warning we have ever issued about the unlawful CHNV mass-parole program,” Green stated.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acknowledged issues with sponsor fraud, where individuals often provided false information to aid the entry of migrants.
Reports indicated that the legal framework of the program is questionable, leading to potential legal challenges.
Critics also expressed concern that such immigration policies are harming the economic well-being of American workers, particularly in states with high living costs, and noted a trend of Latino voters moving towards Republican candidates like Donald Trump due to these economic hardships.
The broader context includes allegations that these policies reflect a longstanding “Extraction Migration” strategy aimed at benefiting corporate interests at the expense of American citizens.
“Something’s got to change,” businesswoman Margarita Valdovinos said. “People used to be able to rent a house, and now they have to get just one room.”