A federal judge has ruled against Texas and 19 other states attempting to block a program allowing up to 30,000 asylum-seekers from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the U.S. monthly through airports. The states failed to show financial harm, lacking standing for their lawsuit. The program, praised by the Department of Homeland Security, aims to offer lawful entry for individuals with a U.S. sponsor and thorough vetting, amidst efforts to distinguish between border and immigration issues.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized the program, arguing it worsens the immigration crisis and burdens state services. However, the White House lauded the ruling, highlighting the program’s success in legalizing pathways for asylum-seekers and reducing unauthorized border crossings. Since its 2022 launch, over 357,000 people have been granted parole, with Haitians being the majority. Participants, who apply online and have a financial sponsor in the U.S., can stay for up to two years with a work permit.
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