WASHINGTON, DC (Bee News Daily) — President-elect Donald Trump has expressed plans to end the use of parole, a legal status that allows individuals to enter the United States by airplane. This move aligns with his broader immigration policy focused on tightening entry processes and limiting immigration pathways.
While no official orders have been issued yet regarding suspending such flights, his immigration policy proposals continue to raise concerns. These policies focus on limiting how immigrants are admitted to the U.S., including reducing reliance on parole for those seeking entry under certain conditions.
During his presidency, Trump proposed policies aimed at reducing illegal immigration, including stopping various programs that allowed immigrants from countries like Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to enter the U.S. under a special parole status. These policies also involved strengthening border security and ramping up deportations.
The Biden administration’s use of parole (a legal status allowing certain immigrants entry without a visa) has been criticized by Trump and his supporters, who argue that such policies undermine U.S. immigration law and allow people to “leapfrog” the legal immigration process.
In his 2024 campaign, Trump has emphasized restoring his previous administration’s border policies, including halting irregular immigration practices like the one described. However, any direct suspension of flights carrying immigrants would likely involve significant changes to current travel and immigration procedures, which would require legal and logistical adjustments.
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A. Anderson, Writer, Bee News Daily (c)2024
