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Trump Plans to End Biden Immigration Programs, Leading to Potential Mass Deportations
The Trump administration plans to end two Biden-era immigration programs, potentially leading to the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants and significant legal battles.
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- What legal challenges are expected?
- Legal challenges are anticipated from immigration advocates who will likely argue that deporting those who entered legally under the Biden programs is unlawful. The Supreme Court's previous ruling on DACA suggests this will be a significant legal battle.
- What programs is the Trump administration considering ending?
- President-elect Trump's transition team is considering ending two Biden administration programs that allowed over 1.3 million immigrants to enter the U.S. legally, potentially making them eligible for deportation.
- Which groups of immigrants might be prioritized for deportation?
- The Trump administration may prioritize deporting those considered threats, such as Chinese men of military age living illegally in the U.S., convicted criminals, and those with final deportation orders.
- How many immigrants could potentially be affected by this decision?
- The programs in question are CBP One and the CHNV parole program. Ending these programs could affect hundreds of thousands of immigrants, although those granted asylum or with other legal statuses may be exempt.
- What alternative deportation strategies might the Trump administration consider?
- The Trump administration might send some migrants to third countries if their home countries refuse to accept them back, echoing a policy used during his first term.