Federal Court Blocks Mass Termination of CHNV Parole Status for 500,000+ Migrants
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking the legal status and work authorization of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under the CHNV parole program without case-by-case review.
What's Happening
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking the legal status and work authorization of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered the U.S. under the Biden-era CHNV parole program. The court ruled that mass terminations without case-by-case review violate procedural due process protections.
Background
The CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) parole program allowed individuals from these countries to enter and work in the US under a humanitarian immigration pathway. The case is part of broader litigation challenging recent DHS and USCIS policies affecting humanitarian immigration programs, including TPS and asylum-based employment authorization. The ruling provides temporary relief for employers and affected workers but does not permanently resolve the issue.
If you or someone you know holds CHNV parole status or work authorization, this ruling provides temporary legal protection. However, employers should continue monitoring USCIS guidance and be prepared for further changes as the litigation progresses. The underlying legal battle continues, so this protection may not be permanent.
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