No such thing as a Biden Judge...

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Judge blocks expedited deportations of those who entered the U.S. legally, possibly curtailing ICE courthouse arrests

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She noted the plaintiffs in the case, two migrants from Cuba and Venezuela, had "played by the rules," entered the country with the government's permission and attended their court hearings — and were nonetheless targeted for expedited deportation.

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Granted parole en masse, rather than on a case-by-case basis: Immigration parole is intended for individuals on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Critics argue that the Biden administration's CHNV program, which allowed up to 30,000 migrants per month from specific countries to apply for parole, effectively created a new, categorical immigration pathway without Congressional approval or oversight, circumventing established visa processes.

Granted parole to individuals who did not meet the criteria of urgent humanitarian need or significant public benefit: Critics argue that the CHNV program allowed entry to individuals who lacked a legal basis for entering the US under existing immigration law. This, they contend, constitutes a departure from the intended purpose of the parole program.

Implemented programs with insufficient vetting and potential for fraud: Concerns were raised regarding the potential for fraud in the sponsor application process for the CHNV program, with reports of fraudulent documents and potentially criminal activity associated with sponsors, according to a report from Congressman Mark Green. 

It's important to note that the Biden administration defended these parole policies as a lawful exercise of its authority to address border management challenges and regional migration issues. Proponents also highlighted that such programs could reduce illegal immigration by offering a legal pathway to enter the US. 

The Trump administration formally ended the CHNV parole program and other Biden-era parole programs upon taking office. Legal challenges were mounted against the Biden administration's use of parole, including a successful lawsuit by the State of Texas that blocked a parole-in-place program for certain spouses of US citizens. In May 2025, a court decision allowed the Trump administration to revoke the temporary legal status granted under the CHNV program, impacting more than 530,000 immigrants.

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