Recent detentions of at least 18 Cubans in South Florida during immigration appointments signal a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Cuban immigrants. Historically afforded certain protections, Cubans now face increased vulnerability under the Trump administration's aggressive deportation strategy. While the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act allowed many to gain residency, recent rulings and practices indicate that those with I-220A forms must navigate alternative paths to legal status, highlighting a growing disparity in treatment compared to previous generations.
"They were always vulnerable. It's just somebody has decided to take action," said Miami immigration attorney Mark Prada. "It's all discretion and priority decisions. And right now the priority is to deport every person under the sun."
Federal judges have ruled the I-220A paperwork can't be used to apply for green cards under the 1966 Cuban Adjustment Act, highlighting the precarious status of these detainees.
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