US FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS EXPEDITED DEPORTATIONS OF PAROLEES

US FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS EXPEDITED DEPORTATIONS OF PAROLEES #america #usa #immigration

Federal Judge Blocks Expedited Deportations of Parolees A major legal victory has just been handed down in Washington, D.C.! A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s policy that aimed to deport immigrants with humanitarian parole—without hearings. This decision could protect hundreds of thousands of people from unjust removal. What Is the Issue? The Department of Homeland Security had been applying expedited removal—a process that allows deportation without court hearings—to people who were already legally in the U.S. under humanitarian parole programs. These programs, launched under the Biden administration, allow certain migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. legally and receive work permits and temporary protection. But Trump’s immigration officials argued these people should still be subject to fast-track deportation, just like unauthorized border crossers. What Did the Judge Say? Judge Jia Cobb said DHS overstepped its authority. The law on expedited removal applies only to people who entered the U.S. illegally and have been here for less than 2 years. But the government was using that process to detain and deport parolees who had entered legally. The judge called this a “mid-game rule change” that punishes people who followed the rules. The ruling affirms that immigrants must be given due process—meaning they have the right to a hearing and cannot just be swept out of the country overnight. Who Is Affected? The ruling protects over 400,000 individuals already living in the U.S. with lawful parole. Many of them: Came through humanitarian parole sponsorship programs, Have U.S.-based sponsors, Have jobs, homes, and families here. Some had already been arrested at courthouses or during ICE raids, and were awaiting removal under the now-blocked policy. Broader Context & Political Stakes This is part of a wider legal fight. The Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement, including: Plans to expand the Guantánamo detention facility to 30,000 migrants, Offering $50,000 ICE hiring bonuses to ramp up removals, Reinstating mass deportation programs using fast-track authority. Judge Cobb’s ruling is temporary, but it signals a pushback against aggressive immigration crackdowns—especially those targeting people with lawful status. What Comes Next? The government is expected to appeal the ruling, and the case could go to higher courts. But for now: Parolees are protected from expedited removal, They retain the right to appear before an immigration judge, Advocacy groups are urging parolees to know their rights and seek legal support. If you or someone you know is on humanitarian parole, stay informed, stay prepared, and get legal help if you’re contacted by ICE.

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