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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens 500,000 Migrants' Status

6/12/2025

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More than 500,000 migrants, including Haitians and Venezuelans, now confront the looming threat of deportation following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that permits the Trump administration to rescind their humanitarian parole. Many feel a deep sense of betrayal, believing the government has broken its promise, while legal experts highlight the importance of honoring commitments through the principle of promissory estoppel.

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More than 500,000 migrants, including Haitians and Venezuelans, now confront the looming threat of deportation following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that permits the Trump administration to rescind their humanitarian parole. Many feel a deep sense of betrayal, believing the government has broken its promise, while legal experts highlight the importance of honoring commitments through the principle of promissory estoppel.