Fact Check: "Biden-era humanitarian parole program for Haitians abruptly terminated, forcing self-deportation."
What We Know
The Biden administration established a humanitarian parole program known as the CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela) program in January 2023, which allowed eligible migrants from these countries to enter the United States legally. This program was designed to provide a legal pathway for those fleeing political instability and violence in their home countries. However, on March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of this program, stating that it would revoke the legal protections for approximately 532,000 individuals who had entered the U.S. under this initiative (Federal Register, AP News). The termination means that those without a lawful basis to remain in the U.S. must depart before their parole termination date of April 24, 2025 (DHS).
Analysis
The claim that the Biden-era humanitarian parole program for Haitians has been abruptly terminated, forcing self-deportation, is substantiated by multiple credible sources. The DHS's official announcement clearly states that the CHNV parole programs are being terminated, and it specifies the consequences for current parolees (Federal Register). This aligns with reports from major news outlets, such as NPR and the Associated Press, which confirm that the termination impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals who had been granted temporary legal status under this program (NPR, AP News).
The analysis of the sources indicates a high level of reliability. The Federal Register is an official government publication, providing legal notice of government actions. The Associated Press and NPR are reputable news organizations known for their journalistic standards. Furthermore, the DHS's statements reflect official policy changes, which are subject to legal scrutiny and public accountability.
However, there are ongoing legal challenges to this termination, as indicated by a preliminary injunction issued by a federal court that temporarily stays parts of the DHS's notice (USCIS). This suggests that while the termination is officially announced, its implementation may be contested in court, potentially affecting the immediate impact on affected individuals.
Conclusion
The claim that the Biden-era humanitarian parole program for Haitians has been abruptly terminated, forcing self-deportation, is True. The termination of the CHNV program has been officially announced by the DHS, and it affects a significant number of individuals who must now consider self-deportation unless they can establish a lawful basis to remain in the U.S. The legal challenges to this termination may alter its immediate effects, but the claim itself is accurate based on the current information available.
Sources
- Termination of Parole Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
- DHS revokes legal protections for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
- DHS revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
- DHS Issues Notices of Termination for the CHNV Parole Program
- Litigation-Related Update on CHNV
