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“Challenge to Trump’s Suspension of Humanitarian Parole for Immigrants from Ukraine and 6 Other Countries: What You Need to Know”

March 1, 2025
Trump cutoff of humanitarian parole for immigrants from Ukraine, 6 other countries challenged

The Trump administration’s decision to terminate long-standing humanitarian parole programs has sparked a lawsuit filed by a group of American citizens and immigrants. This legal tool, previously utilized by presidents to allow individuals from conflict-ridden or politically unstable countries to temporarily reside in the U.S., has been crucial in facilitating the entry of 875,000 migrants from nations like Ukraine, Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have focused on curtailing legal pathways for immigration and fulfilling campaign promises of mass deportations. The lawsuit, representing eight immigrants who legally entered the U.S. before the program’s termination, aims to reinstate humanitarian parole programs that were abruptly halted by the administration. These immigrants, including individuals like Maksym and Maria Doe, Alejandro Doe, and Omar Doe, face uncertainty due to the administration’s refusal to process their asylum and visa applications, jeopardizing their legal status.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit, such as sponsor Kyle Varner and beneficiaries like Sandra McAnany, highlight the human impact of the administration’s actions. Varner, who sponsored dozens of Venezuelans, emphasized the injustice faced by these individuals who have diligently followed the rules and integrated into American society. The lawsuit, filed by the Justice Action Center and Human Rights First, seeks to defend the significance of humanitarian parole in providing refuge to those in urgent need.

Despite the ongoing legal battle, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security have not yet responded to the lawsuit. The case underscores the critical role that humanitarian parole plays in offering a lifeline to individuals facing dire circumstances and the repercussions of its abrupt termination by the Trump administration.

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