Full Breakdown
Trump Administration Seeks New Wave of Migrant Parole Terminations Amid Court Order
4/25/2026, 8:39:36 AM
Core Event: Renewed Attempt to End Humanitarian Parole for CBP One Migrants
On April 24, 2026, the Trump administration filed in Boston federal court to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who entered via the Biden-era CBP One app. Judge Allison Burroughs, who blocked an earlier effort, set a May 6 hearing to decide whether DHS may proceed.
Background & Context: Biden-Era CBP One Parole and Post-2025 Policy Shift
Under President Joe Biden, migrants using the CBP One app received two-year humanitarian parole. After President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, DHS began issuing termination notices to many of those parolees, citing a policy shift.
Key Figures & Groups
- President Donald Trump – Executive directing the policy.
- President Joe Biden – Established the CBP One parole system.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Agency issuing terminations.
- Judge Allison Burroughs – Federal judge ordering DHS to undo prior terminations.
- Rodney Scott – CBP head whose internal memo guides the terminations.
- Democracy Forward and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute – Legal groups representing migrants.
Data & Statistics
More than 900,000 migrants received CBP One humanitarian parole; the current filing targets “hundreds of thousands.” Termination notices in April 2025 instructed recipients to leave the United States.
Official Statements & Responses
The administration’s filing argues parole is no longer appropriate, referencing an internal memo from CBP head Rodney Scott. Judge Burroughs ordered DHS to produce the record showing parole purposes were met, labeling prior terminations unlawful. The DOJ said the agency is complying with the order while still issuing notices. DHS offered no comment.
Criticism & Opposition
Lawyers for Democracy Forward and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute filed a brief urging the judge to block the terminations, arguing the administration is trying to avoid compliance with the court’s order and warning it undermines procedural safeguards for migrants.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources cite both “hundreds of thousands” and “more than 900,000” migrants as affected. The memo cited by the DOJ remains undisclosed, and DHS has not released the required parole-purpose record.
Why It Matters / Impact
If the terminations proceed, migrants may be required to depart the United States. The dispute highlights the scope of executive authority over humanitarian parole and may influence future immigration policy.
What’s Next
The May 6 hearing will decide whether DHS can continue issuing termination notices. Both sides are expected to present further evidence, and additional litigation may follow the court’s decision.
Verbatim Quotes
- “time for you to leave the United States.” — DHS email to parolees, April 2025
- “parole is no longer appropriate for those aliens.” — Rodney Scott, CBP head (as cited by DOJ)
- “deliberate attempt to evade compliance with the court’s order.” — Lawyers, Democracy Forward & Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
