New York Attorney General Letitia James has co-led a coalition of 17 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to defend the ‘Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela’ (CHNV) parole program. The brief argues that terminating this program would pose catastrophic harm to public safety and economic stability.
The CHNV program, established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, allows immigrants from these countries to legally enter and work in the United States for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Attorney General James asserts that ending this parole would be cruel and unfair, as these individuals contribute significantly to the economy, healthcare system, and community life.
The coalition’s brief highlights that immigrants under the CHNV program are vital to the workforce, paying substantial taxes and holding key positions in sectors like health services. They also emphasize the humanitarian consequences of terminating parole for those fleeing violence and political persecution.
In January 2025, an executive order directed the termination of humanitarian parole programs. Despite a federal district court’s ruling that blocked this move, the Department of Homeland Security signaled its intent to remove any recipients remaining in the country. Attorney General James is now urging the First Circuit to uphold the lower court’s decision.
The coalition argues that terminating parole could deter immigrant communities from engaging with public institutions and law enforcement, potentially exacerbating public safety issues. They also assert that returning to their home countries would be life-threatening for many. The brief underscores the importance of protecting humanitarian parolees, their families, and the communities they serve.
Joining Attorney General James are attorneys general from California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
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- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Immigration | Public Policy
- Source: Official Source ↗
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