The Committee on Homeland Security recently expressed concern via Twitter about the current administration's "humanitarian parole" programs, alleging that they are detrimental to migrants and advantageous to cartels.
"Thanks to Secretary Mayorkas' unlawful and foolish parole programs, the cartels are being enriched, migrants are being taken advantage of, and Americans are less safe," said House Homeland GOP, according to X.
The program in question, officially referred to as the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV), reportedly encourages migrants from these countries to pay American financial sponsors for access. This information was revealed in a recent report by the Washington Times. Once approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), migrants are required to pay an additional fee to journey into the U.S. The report refers to these transactions as scams and highlights how they enable migrants from specific countries like Nicaragua to secure direct flights to the United States through the parole program.
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According to a fact sheet released by the American Immigration Council, this Parole program was introduced in 2023 with the intention of safely allowing "up to 30,000" individuals from "Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela" into the country. The fact sheet further explains that the program necessitates a background check and a U.S sponsor and provides migrants with a two-year residency period in the United States.
As per its official website, the Homeland Security Committee was initially formed in 2002 in response to the September 11 attacks. It gained formal recognition as a house standing committee in 2005 with its primary responsibility being oversight of legislation and security measures aimed at protecting the nation from terrorist threats. The committee is currently chaired by U.S Army Veteran and Congressman Mark Green.
Green, who is described on the Homeland Security Committee website as a decorated "U.S. Army combat veteran" and current chairman, prioritizes countering authoritarian threats, emphasizing cybersecurity issues, and maintaining U.S. border security.
