Staff Reports
The Department of Homeland Security recently released information on a program that allowed thousands of paroled migrants to enter the United States through flights to over 45 cities. Florida welcomed the majority of these migrants, with 80% arriving at airports in four cities within the state. Other states that received migrant flights included New York, California, Georgia, Texas, and Nevada.
The program, established in October of 2022 for Venezuelans, later expanded to include migrants from Haiti, Cuba, and Nicaragua. It required individuals to have an American sponsor and pass a vetting process to enter the country legally. This initiative allowed over 200,000 migrants to enter the U.S. over an eight-month period in 2023, with Florida being a key destination.
Some critics have raised concerns about the program, with House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green calling it an “unlawful sleight of hand” by Secretary Mayorkas to conceal the border crisis. Green and others believe that allowing inadmissible aliens to enter various cities across the country poses risks and undermines immigration laws.
Homeland data on Biden parole program reveals illegal aliens flown to more than 45 cities https://t.co/6IwdbNZeiA
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) May 1, 2024
Conservatives argue that such initiatives contribute to the ongoing challenges at the border and may have long-term consequences for national security. They emphasize the importance of enforcing immigration laws and protecting the sovereignty of the United States.
Overall, the release of this information has sparked debates on immigration policies and border security, with conservatives calling for greater transparency and accountability in government programs related to migrant entry into the country.
