The administration of Donald Trump requested the Supreme Court of the United States to revoke the legal status of hundreds of immigrants granted by the previous Joe Biden administration. This request arises in response to the order issued by Massachusetts Judge Indira Talwani on April 15, which temporarily blocked the attempt to revoke the work permits of beneficiaries of a humanitarian program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
If the affected migrants accept the presented offer, registration is completed through the CBP Home app to fill out a form that will be sent to immigration authorities. Trump warned that if they do not leave voluntarily before the stipulated deadline, they will never be able to return.
The Department of Justice filed this request with the Supreme Court seeking the reversal of Judge Talwani's order, arguing that this provision affects crucial immigration policies designed to deter illegal entry and undermines the prerogatives of the Executive Branch. The Biden administration had announced in October 2024 that it would not renew the so-called 'humanitarian parole,' affecting nearly 530,000 Venezuelans, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Haitians who were protected from deportation.
Despite Judge Talwani's order, the Trump administration ordered the revocation of the immigration program in question, arguing the need to expand legal pathways to migrate to the U.S. and reduce irregular border crossings. The judge indicated that the administration must respect the expiration date and cannot prematurely end the program without a case-by-case review.
Amid this controversy, the Trump administration also announced a self-deportation program in which it would offer up to one thousand dollars and a plane ticket to migrants to leave the United States. According to Trump, they will work with those deemed eligible and who comply with the regulations to facilitate an easier return; otherwise, they would be forced into deportation with no chance of return.
