Over 200,000 Migrants Enter U.S. Under CHNV Program, Sparking Legal Challenges

The Biden administration's CHNV parole program faces scrutiny and lawsuits over its legality and impact on U.S. cities.

More than 200,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela entered the U.S. through the CHNV program from January to August 2023.
Florida received the highest number of migrants, with Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports being the primary entry points.
The program, which allows migrants to fly directly into the U.S., has been criticized for bypassing traditional immigration laws and lacking humanitarian or public benefit justification.
Several states, led by Florida, have filed lawsuits against the Biden administration, claiming the program exceeds DHS authority and burdens local resources.
House Republicans claim the program is unlawful and constitutes an abuse of constitutional authority, with ongoing efforts to shut it down.