Trump Revokes Humanitarian Parole: 30 Days for 532,000 Migrants to Act

The change in U.S. immigration policy has left more than 532,000 migrants in a situation of extreme uncertainty. The revocation of the humanitarian parole program—which allowed the legal entry of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela during the Biden administration—means that these individuals must act quickly, as they have been given a 30-day period to correct their immigration status.

The Measure and Its Human Impact

This program, which was initially designed to reduce pressure on the border with Mexico and offer an orderly route to entry, provided migrants with an immediate work permit and a two-year legal stay. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has called the system "indiscriminate abuse," arguing that it facilitated the irregular entry of more than 1.5 million people.

Now, the Trump administration is withdrawing this benefit. This means that, starting March 25, once the official document is published, each beneficiary will have 30 days to regularize their situation through legal alternatives or by registering on the CBP Home app to "self-deport." After this period, their work permits and protections against deportation will be canceled, exposing them to detention and deportation.

The Political and Social Debate

The revocation of humanitarian parole has generated a profound debate in American society. While some defend this measure as necessary to strengthen border security, others criticize the lack of viable alternatives for affected migrants. The following questions arise:

• Is it fair that hundreds of thousands of people have so little time to adjust their immigration status?

• What impact will this measure have on communities that depend on these migrants for their development and stability?

• Can the government offer solutions that protect both national security and human rights?

Call to Action

Given this situation, it is vital that those affected take immediate action. Human rights organizations, local communities, and immigration advocates are issuing an urgent call for solutions and support to be offered to those at this crossroads. The response capacity in these 30 days will determine not only the future of these 532,000 lives, but also the direction of immigration policy in the United States.

This measure, as controversial as it is impactful, reminds us of the importance of safeguarding the human rights and dignity of every person. The clock is ticking for migrants, and the pressure on authorities to find viable alternatives has never been greater.

What do you think about this drastic change? Do you believe fair and humane solutions can be found to protect migrants in such a short time? Share your thoughts and join the debate on the future of immigration in the United States.

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