The Biden administration’s decision not to renew parole for over half a million migrants who arrived under a controversial migrant flight program has raised eyebrows, with conservatives cautioning that it will have minimal impact. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green criticized the move as a distraction.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas listens as President Biden speaks about an executive order in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
The program, which allows 30,000 migrants per month, has brought in nearly 530,000 individuals. The administration has decided not to extend their parole statuses after the initial two-year period.
Conservatives pointed out that Haitians and Venezuelans might be eligible for Temporary Protected Status, offering a pathway to remain in the US. Gene Hamilton of America First Legal criticized the decision not to renew parole, stressing that more migrants will continue to arrive.
The Biden administration’s efforts to address border issues have been met with skepticism, with critics questioning the effectiveness and long-term impact of the policy changes.