Supreme Court Showdown: Trump's Immigration Parole Revocation

The Trump administration has escalated its ongoing immigration policy battle, requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to revoke the temporary legal status granted to hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua during President Biden's tenure. This request follows a Boston federal judge's order to halt the administration's plan.

Justice Department lawyers argue that the order dismantles crucial immigration policies, challenging policies that were a focal point in Trump's re-election campaign. Trump's executive order to terminate these programs aims to align immigration practices with his hardline stance.

The administration's filing underscores an attempt to expedite deportations by revoking parole status, impacting around 530,000 migrants. Plaintiffs argue that the government violates federal law, emphasizing the programs provide significant humanitarian and economic benefits, hence requiring a nuanced, case-specific approach rather than broad terminations.

(With inputs from agencies.)