DHS Terminates Family Reunification Parole Programs, Citing Security Concerns
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of all categorical family reunification parole (FRP) programs for individuals from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, along with their immediate family members. This decision is part of an effort to end what the administration describes as the abuse of humanitarian parole, which has allowed poorly vetted individuals to bypass the traditional parole process. DHS is reverting to a case-by-case basis for parole, as originally intended by Congress. The agency argues that the FRP programs had significant security gaps due to insufficient vetting, which could be exploited by malicious actors, posing a risk to national security. The termination of these programs is framed as a move to prioritize the safety, security, and economic well-being of Americans. 
