Trump Moves to Revoke Temporary Protections for Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, and Others

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:51:21 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Moves to Revoke Temporary Protections for Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, and Others

The Trump administration announces plans to rescind the temporary legal status of over 500,000 migrants from Latin America, sparking controversy and potential legal challenges.


In a surprising move, President Trump's administration has indicated the imminent revocation of temporary legal protections for more than half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, originally granted by a Biden-era sponsorship process. Migrants have received warnings to leave the country before their protections are canceled.

Article text:

In a significant shift in immigration policy, the Trump administration has announced that it will revoke the temporary legal status of over 530,000 migrants hailing from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision has sent shockwaves through communities as affected individuals are being instructed to leave the United States by April 24, prior to the cancellation of their work permits and deportation protections.

These migrants entered the U.S. through a sponsorship process established during the Biden administration, known as CHNV, which was intended to facilitate legal migration for individuals fleeing precarious conditions in their home countries. Once in office, Trump suspended the CHNV programme, leaving many migrants uncertain about their legal standing.

The Biden administration launched this system in 2022, permitting Venezuelans to initially benefit from it, before expanding it to include other nations grappling with turmoil. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asserted that the program was meant to alleviate illegal border crossings and to enable thorough vetting of individuals entering the U.S. However, the DHS criticized how the previous administration managed the programme and implied it did not fulfill its intended objectives.

According to a recently released notice in the Federal Register, some migrants may be allowed to remain in the U.S. on a "case-by-case" basis. Karen Tumlin, the founder of the Justice Action Center in California, remarked that the administration's abrupt move could have dire consequences for those who followed the legal process to secure their presence in the U.S. “It is really quite surprising to say that they could revoke a status with such short notice," Tumlin added.

Further complicating the situation, Trump is also deliberating the potential cancellation of another immigration status affecting 240,000 Ukrainian refugees who sought safety from conflict. The CHNV initiative enabled significant numbers of migrants to seek refuge, with over 213,000 Haitians and more than 120,700 Venezuelans benefitting before the program was halted.

In a related context, the DHS recently revealed it would end the temporary protected status (TPS) for 500,000 Haitians this August, a type of protection offered to nationals from countries facing dire circumstances. While TPS for Venezuelans is also on the chopping block, it faces ongoing legal scrutiny.

Trump's aggressive immigration policies continue to be met with resistance and legal challenges since he assumed office, highlighting the larger ongoing debate around immigration reform in the United States.

MORE ON THEME

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:17:39 GMT

Trump's Ultimatum to Zelensky: Peace or Prolonged Conflict

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:17:39 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:14:15 GMT

Trump’s Trade Challenge: Navigating Global Negotiations Amid Tariff Chaos

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:14:15 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:08:38 GMT

Trump’s Africa Strategy: Balancing Tariff Cuts with Commitment, Says Envoy

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:08:38 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:41:01 GMT

Musk Scales Back Doge Commitment as Tesla Profits Plummet

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:41:01 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:04:46 GMT

Trump's Economic Strategy Shifts: Tariffs on China May Ease, Powell Retains Position

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:04:46 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:04:58 GMT

Trump Affirms Support for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Interest Rate Critique

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:04:58 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:21:57 GMT

Dominican Republic Intensifies Crackdown on Undocumented Migrants, Targeting Pregnant Women and Children

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:21:57 GMT
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:17:29 GMT

Global Economic Growth Faces Significant Downgrade Amid Trade War

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:17:29 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:47:50 GMT

Costa Rica Offers Refuge for Trump-Deported Migrants

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:47:50 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:25:17 GMT

Pope Francis' Funeral Set to Unify Global Leaders Despite Past Clashes

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:25:17 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:01:49 GMT

Pope Francis' Funeral Set for Saturday; World Unites in Mourning

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:01:49 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:54:44 GMT

Russia and Ukraine Show Signs of Openness to Direct Negotiations Amid U.S. Pressure

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:54:44 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:49:01 GMT

Pope Francis’ Simplified Funeral to Take Place This Saturday

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:49:01 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:10:02 GMT

Economic Growth Faces Significant Setbacks Due to Tariff Policies

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:10:02 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:31:31 GMT

Businesses Urge Tariff Reduction Following Trump’s iPhone Decision

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:31:31 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:21:12 GMT

FTC Lawsuit Against Uber Over Alleged Subscription Misconduct

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:21:12 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:07:29 GMT

Farewell to Pope Francis: A Leader Remembered and a Church's Future at Stake

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:07:29 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:31:43 GMT

Europe's Defense Industry Thrives Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:31:43 GMT
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:42:51 GMT

Trump Defends Defence Secretary Amid Signal Chat Leak Controversy

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:42:51 GMT
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:12:02 GMT

Pope Francis Passes Away After Brief Period of Renewed Public Engagement

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:12:02 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.