Trump Administration Orders 500,000 Migrants to Leave the U.S.

The U.S. government has announced it will revoke the legal status of over half a million Latin American migrants, forcing them to leave the country within weeks.

Biden-Era Program Ends

These migrants entered the U.S. under a humanitarian program launched by President Joe Biden, which offered temporary legal status and a path to safety.

Departure Deadline Set for April 24

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that unless individuals secure another legal status, they must leave the U.S. by April 24.

Migrants From Four Countries Affected

The order impacts people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, who entered under Biden’s special immigration program.

How the Program Worked

Launched in late 2022 and expanded in 2023, the plan allowed up to 30,000 migrants per month to enter the U.S. for two years — often with help from U.S.-based sponsors.

Legal Status Expires 30 Days After Announcement

The protections will officially expire 30 days after the new order is published — which is expected to happen on Tuesday.

Legal Experts Warn of “Chaos”

Immigration attorney Nicolette Glazer warned that only 75,000 asylum applications have been approved. Most migrants will lose both legal status and the right to work.

Calls for Urgent Legal Help

Refugee support group Welcome.US is urging all affected individuals to seek legal advice as soon as possible to avoid deportation.

Trump’s Tough Stance on Immigration

The move is part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown. He campaigned on promises to launch the largest deportation effort in U.S. history — and is now following through.

Rare Wartime Law Invoked

The administration has also used a rarely applied wartime law to deport over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador.

A Law With a Dark History

This law has only been used three times before — including during World War II, when it led to the internment of over 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans.

A Future Filled With Uncertainty

As the April deadline approaches, over 500,000 migrants face an uncertain and unstable future in a country they hoped would offer safety.