https://apnews.com/article/immigration-humanitarian-parole-biden-mexico-border-republicans-e6bdd78abac8892cefd117556d6aa5f5
President Biden is nearing a Senate deal on border security and Ukraine funding, but one major hurdle remains – humanitarian parole. Republicans argue that this power bypasses Congress and allows excessive numbers of migrants into the U.S., straining its overburdened immigration system. However, the ability to grant entry to certain immigrants under specific circumstances is not new or unique to the Biden administration.
Republican senators have declined to authorize additional assistance for Ukraine or Israel unless there are changes to U.S. border policies. Although the discussions have been protracted over the past few weeks, both parties indicate that they are close to reaching an agreement, and the Senate may deliberate on the proposed legislation as early as next week.
Humanitarian parole is a legal mechanism in the United States that allows the government to grant temporary entry to individuals facing urgent humanitarian needs or compelling public interest reasons, even if they don’t meet traditional immigration requirements. This discretion gives the President flexibility to respond to situations like natural disasters, political persecution or armed conflicts.
The Biden administration has used humanitarian parole extensively to address various situations, including:
Republicans argue that humanitarian parole bypasses Congress and encourages illegal immigration.
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