Terminated parole programs for Venezuelans and Hondurans

Founders' Principles Violated

A

Adams

Judicial independence and due process undermined.

J

Jefferson

Government actions that restrict liberty and public access to information.

M

Madison

Checks & balances bypassed. Executive action without Congressional authority.

Guardrails Violated

Due Process

Due process protections and procedural requirements bypassed.

Constitutional Rights

Constitutional rights to life, liberty, and due process violated.

Separation of Powers

Separation of powers and constitutional balance between branches violated.

Trigger

Department of Homeland Security terminated selective parole programs for Venezuelans and Hondurans on January 25, 2025, placing affected individuals into accelerated deportation procedures. The termination affected thousands of immigrants who had been granted parole status.

Action Taken

Terminated selective parole programs for Venezuelans and Hondurans on January 25, 2025, placing affected individuals into accelerated deportation procedures. The termination affected thousands of immigrants who had been granted parole status. Critics argued the termination violated due process rights and humanitarian principles. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the termination. The termination created fear and uncertainty among affected immigrant communities.

In His Own Words

"Parole programs are being abused."

"We will end programs that encourage illegal immigration."

"Parole is a privilege, not a right."

What's Wrong

Termination of parole programs for specific nationalities raises questions about due process and humanitarian principles. The termination affected thousands of immigrants who had been granted parole status. Critics argued the termination violated due process rights. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the termination.

Impact

Constitutional: Violation of due process rights through termination of parole programs. Legal: Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the termination. Operational: Thousands of immigrants affected, creating fear in immigrant communities. Humanitarian: Termination disrupted humanitarian programs and affected vulnerable populations.

Sources & Full Details

Primary Sources

https://www.epi.org/policywatch/

Background

Department of Homeland Security terminated selective parole programs for Venezuelans and Hondurans on January 25, 2025, placing affected individuals into accelerated deportation procedures. The termination affected thousands of immigrants who had been granted parole status. Critics argued the termination violated due process rights. Multiple lawsuits were filed challenging the termination.

Why Level 2?

Procedural bypass: Termination of parole programs for specific nationalities violates due process rights. Measurable harm to immigrant communities and humanitarian programs. Multiple lawsuits filed challenging the termination.