The Department of Homeland Security has instituted a pause on various immigration programs that allow temporary entry into the U.S., notably affecting Ukrainians fleeing conflict. This pause follows a directive questioning the legality of these programs, as the Trump administration aims to review and potentially terminate them. The suspension not only hinders asylum-seekers from war-torn countries but also points to an overall reduction in humanitarian immigration opportunities, reflecting a stricter stance on policies that enable entry beyond typical immigration pathways.
The Department of Homeland Security is pausing key immigration programs, including a pathway for Ukrainians, while reviewing them for potential termination.
Administration officials assert that many temporary entry programs are unlawful, reflecting the Trump administration's broader crackdown on humanitarian immigration.
This directive will impede the entry of immigrants escaping turmoil from countries like Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela, mirroring the restrictions on asylum access.
The suspension of parole decision-making marks an operational halt similar to previous shutdowns of asylum access and the refugee program.
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