• DHS Pauses Humanitarian Parole, Rescinds Protected Areas, Expands Detention - Impacts on Immigrants and Communities

  • Feb 14 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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DHS Pauses Humanitarian Parole, Rescinds Protected Areas, Expands Detention - Impacts on Immigrants and Communities

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  • Welcome to our latest update on the Department of Homeland Security's recent developments. This week, the most significant headline comes from the department's decision to pause various humanitarian parole programs, affecting thousands of individuals seeking refuge in the United States.

    On January 23, 2025, the acting head of DHS ordered a review of these programs, which include those for Ukrainians, Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. This move aligns with previous Trump administration policies, including an executive order aimed at protecting the American people against invasion. Yael Schacher, director of Americas and Europe for Refugees International, criticized the suspension, stating it reflects the administration's hostility to humanitarian immigration.

    Among the paused programs is the Uniting for Ukraine Parole Program, which allowed Ukrainians to seek temporary refuge and work in the United States following Russia's invasion. Practitioners advise Ukrainians currently in the U.S. to be aware of their rights, avoid international travel, and stay informed due to heightened scrutiny at ports of entry.

    Additionally, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem canceled the latest extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, which will now end on April 1 or September 10, 2025, depending on their arrival date in the U.S. This decision affects over 300,000 Venezuelans with TPS.

    In another significant move, Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman rescinded the Biden administration's 2021 policy memo that designated certain areas, such as schools, hospitals, and churches, as protected from DHS enforcement actions. This change means that law enforcement officers will use discretion without specific guidelines for sensitive locations.

    Furthermore, President Trump issued a memorandum to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Guantanamo Bay to full capacity, aiming to provide additional detention space for high-priority criminal aliens and address immigration enforcement needs.

    These developments have significant impacts on American citizens, businesses, and state and local governments. For instance, the pause on humanitarian parole programs and the rescission of protected areas could lead to increased enforcement actions in previously safe zones, affecting communities and businesses that rely on immigrant labor.

    Citizens can engage by staying informed about these changes and reporting any scams impersonating ICE officers or local police, which have been on the rise. For more information, visit the DHS website and stay tuned for updates on these evolving policies.

    In the coming weeks, watch for further guidance on the Venezuelan TPS designations and potential changes to the humanitarian parole programs. The public can also provide input on these policies through various channels, including contacting their local representatives and participating in public forums.

    Thank you for joining us. Stay informed and stay engaged.
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