Thu Sep 19 08:00:52 UTC 2024: ## Biden Administration’s Parole Programs for Migrants Face Scrutiny Amidst Crime Concerns

**WASHINGTON, D.C. -** The Biden administration’s controversial use of humanitarian parole programs to allow migrants into the United States through legal pathways has come under renewed scrutiny, with reports of individuals entering the country via these programs being charged with serious crimes, including sexual assault on children.

According to Fox News, more than 1.3 million migrants have been granted parole into the U.S. since the programs began two years ago. These programs include the CBP One app, which allows migrants to schedule appointments at ports of entry, and a separate parole process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, allowing pre-vetted migrants with sponsors to enter the country via air or land travel.

The programs have been criticized by Republicans, who argue they are illegal and undermine the existing immigration laws. They point to instances of fraud in the program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, where sponsors have been found to be providing false support to migrants.

Despite these criticisms, the Biden administration has defended the use of parole, arguing that it has significantly reduced the number of encounters at the southern border and provides a safe, orderly, and lawful way for migrants to enter the U.S.

However, the administration’s claims have been met with skepticism following reports of migrants entering the country via the parole programs committing crimes. A recent case involved a Haitian migrant who was accused of raping a child in Massachusetts and was later released on a $500 bond.

The debate over the parole programs has further intensified with the surge of Haitian migrants to towns like Springfield, Ohio, causing concerns about the impact on local resources and infrastructure.

Former President Trump has renewed his call to end the programs, stating that he would “immediately end the migrant invasion of America” if re-elected. He has vowed to terminate the CBP One app, revoke deportation immunity, and return migrants to their home countries.

The future of the Biden administration’s parole programs remains uncertain, with the debate over their legality and effectiveness continuing to unfold.

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