The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the government to resume the deportation of more than 530,000 migrants who were previously admitted under a parole program launched during the Biden presidency.
The program, which began in 2022, permitted migrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Cuba to enter the United States legally on a temporary basis if they passed background checks and secured a U.S.-based sponsor. It was designed to manage border crossings while offering humanitarian relief and a legal path to work authorization for up to two years.
The high court’s 7-2 decision lifts a lower court’s block on deportations, granting the administration authority to dismantle the program entirely. Critics of the program argued it was a policy overreach that bypassed congressional authority, while supporters viewed it as a humane solution to regional crises.
With the ruling now in effect, the Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to begin notifying affected migrants of their status and will begin removal proceedings. Officials have indicated that those who do not leave voluntarily may face penalties or future reentry bans.
The decision signals a major shift in U.S. immigration enforcement, aligning with President Trump’s campaign promise to reverse what he described as open-border policies and restore tougher immigration controls.