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March 24, 2025
Immigration

Trump Admin Accelerates Termination of Fraud-Plagued Biden Migrant Parole Program.

The Trump administration has announced the termination of a Biden-era parole program that allowed approximately 530,000 foreign nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States. The decision to end the CHNV program was disclosed in a memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing the program’s inconsistency with the current administration’s policy objectives and its failure to substantially benefit the public interest or effectively manage illegal immigration.

“DHS has determined that it is now appropriate and necessary to terminate the CHNV parole programs,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem states in the directive. “These programs do not serve a significant public benefit, are not necessary to reduce levels of illegal immigration, did not sufficiently mitigate the domestic effects of illegal immigration, are not serving their intended purposes, and are inconsistent with the Administration’s foreign policy goals.”

“Regarding previous arguments or determinations that these programs were consistent with the requirement of ‘urgent humanitarian reasons’ for granting parole, DHS believes that consideration of any urgent humanitarian reasons for granting parole is best addressed on a case-by-case basis consistent with the statute, and taking into consideration each alien’s specific circumstances,” Sec. Noem continues, concluding: “These reasons, independently and cumulatively, support termination of the CHNV parole programs.”

WIDESPREAD FRAUD.

Introduced initially for Venezuelans in October 2022 and subsequently extended to include Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Cubans in January 2023, the CHNV program aimed to address the surging crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. It provided a two-year stay and work authorization for eligible entrants who had not previously entered the U.S. illegally and met other criteria. Despite this, the initiative faced significant challenges, including widespread fraud, which led to a temporary suspension in August 2024 after an internal audit flagged substantial security concerns.

As a result of the program’s termination, individuals currently in the U.S. under the CHNV program will need to seek alternative legal methods to remain in the country, voluntarily depart, or face potential deportation proceedings. The program’s cessation is set to impact all participants by the end of April, as outlined in the DHS memo.

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The Trump administration has announced the termination of a Biden-era parole program that allowed approximately 530,000 foreign nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States. The decision to end the CHNV program was disclosed in a memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing the program’s inconsistency with the current administration's policy objectives and its failure to substantially benefit the public interest or effectively manage illegal immigration. show more
March 24, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration

Sanders Admits Trump Is Doing a Good Job on Border Security and Fentanyl.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) has admitted that President Donald J. Trump’s actions on border security and fentanyl trafficking are succeeding. Asked by ABC News if the America First leader had gotten anything right so far, the Democrat-aligned but notionally independent Vermont lawmaker said, “Yeah, I mean, I think cracking down on fentanyl, making sure our borders are stronger.”

Sanders, best known for running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020 on far-left policy platforms, claimed, “Nobody thinks illegal immigration”—which reached record levels under former President Joe Biden—”is appropriate.” However, he went on to criticize Trump’s goal of deporting an estimated 20 million illegal aliens.

“I happen to think we need comprehensive immigration reform, but I don’t think it’s appropriate for people to be coming across the border illegally,” he said, but added, “[President Trump] wants to deport 20 million people who are in this country who are undocumented [sic]. Well, you do that, you destroy the entire country.”

To justify this, the 84-year-old resorted to the well-worn leftist trope of illegal aliens being required to work the country’s fields and slaughterhouses, saying, “Trump’s billionaire friends are not going to pick the crops in California that feed us. They’re not going to work in meatpacking houses. That’s what undocumented [sic] people are doing.”

Skeptics of illegal alien labor argue that much agricultural work could instead be handled by hiring Americans, recruiting legal migrants holding H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program visas, and especially automation—where investment is currently disincentivized by the ready availability of cheap foreign labor.

Meanwhile, meatpacking was once a source of prized union jobs, with wages significantly above the national average for manual work and good benefits. Illegal immigration has, in many ways, returned the sector to the brutal conditions of the 19th and early 20th century, with low-paid workers—including minors—working in dirty and dangerous conditions.

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Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) has admitted that President Donald J. Trump's actions on border security and fentanyl trafficking are succeeding. Asked by ABC News if the America First leader had gotten anything right so far, the Democrat-aligned but notionally independent Vermont lawmaker said, "Yeah, I mean, I think cracking down on fentanyl, making sure our borders are stronger." show more
March 24, 2025
Immigration

Venezuela Bends to Trump, Deportation Flights Restart.

The Trump administration has resumed deportation flights carrying returning Venezuelan illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. Venezuela consented to the resumption of deportation flights over the weekend, according to the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.

“Today, deportation flights of Venezuelan illegal aliens to their homeland resumed via Honduras. These individuals had no legal basis to remain in the United States,” the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. “We expect to see a consistent flow of deportation flights to Venezuela going forward. Thank you to Honduran President [Xiomara] Castro and her government for partnering to combat illegal immigration.”

At least one flight operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carrying Venezuelan nationals who illegally immigrated to the U.S. landed at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras on Sunday. The U.S. has previously used this location as a transfer point for deportees. Simultaneously, a flight from the Venezuelan national airline, Conviasa, was also expected at Soto Cano. This suggested a coordinated transfer effort between the two countries.

Honduras’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Reina, confirmed on social media that Honduras is cooperating with both the U.S. and Venezuela in this effort. He stated that 199 Venezuelan nationals were transferred from a U.S.-flagged aircraft to a Venezuelan one at the base. Meanwhile, the President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, also publicly confirmed the agreement with the U.S. government to resume the repatriation process.

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The Trump administration has resumed deportation flights carrying returning Venezuelan illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. Venezuela consented to the resumption of deportation flights over the weekend, according to the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. show more
March 21, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Border Patrol Chief Warns of Cartels Engaging in Drone Warfare.

The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol has issued a stark warning to Mexican drug cartels, citing the increasing threat of drone warfare between rival criminal groups. Mike Banks, the Border Patrol chief, emphasized the agency’s preparedness in dealing with such violence.

“We have seen cartel-on-cartel violence that involves drones. We prepare and train to be ready to fight the enemy on any ground,” Banks said during a recent media appearance. “We’re impacting the cartels’ ability to make billions of dollars.”

Cartels have intensified their conflicts over control of trafficking routes and territory, heightening concerns about potential spillover violence into the United States. In response, President Donald J. Trump designated multiple Mexican and Central and South American cartels and gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

The presence of drones at the border, such as a DJI Mavic 3 observed near Yuma, Arizona, highlights the sophisticated methods cartels use. Banks highlighted an increased risk of violence crossing the border, with multiple incidents and drone infiltrations noted. While agents are encountering only around 250 individuals daily—a figure significantly down under Trump from the thousands of daily encounters that occurred under former President Joe Biden—there remains a significant watchfulness for cartel operations.

Recent months have seen alarming cartel actions in the southern border region, including American fatalities from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and shootouts with border agents. In one incident, suspected cartel members retreated to Fronton Island after engaging U.S. agents.

Some lawmakers want stronger measures against the cartels. Meanwhile, President Trump has hinted at potential military interventions in Mexico to dismantle drug operations.

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The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol has issued a stark warning to Mexican drug cartels, citing the increasing threat of drone warfare between rival criminal groups. Mike Banks, the Border Patrol chief, emphasized the agency's preparedness in dealing with such violence. show more
March 21, 2025
Immigration
Politics
World

UFC Legend Conor McGregor Enters Race for Irish Presidency.

Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter and former multi-division champion, has declared his intention to run for the presidency of Ireland. Announcing his candidacy on social media platforms X and Instagram, McGregor focused his campaign message on his opposition to the European Union’s Migration Pact.

Recent meetings between McGregor, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and tech billionaire Elon Musk seem to have galvanized McGregor’s political ambition. The 36-year-old contender criticized Ireland’s commitment to the pact, pledging to hold a referendum should he be elected. “It is the people of Ireland’s choice,” McGregor emphasized in his campaign statement.

During his visit to Washington, D.C., on March 17, McGregor expressed discontent with current Irish policies, slamming Ireland’s migration policies and saying the country is being “overrun” by illegal aliens.

However, the role McGregor seeks is largely ceremonial, with limited powers compared to executive presidencies like that in the U.S. The Irish president’s duties include endorsing legislation passed by Parliament—with no obvious veto power—and serving as a symbolic figurehead.

Moreover, the Irish political establishment tightly controls who is allowed to run for the presidency, with McGregor unable to enter the race unless a minimum number of national legislators or local governments agree to nominate him.

McGregor has been a firm opponent of mass migration on social media and has been targetted by the Irish government over allegations of hate speech, with police launching an investigation against him in 2023. McGregor had stated, “Ireland, we are at war,” following a mass stabbing of children in Dublin that year.

Image by Andrius Petrucenia.

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Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter and former multi-division champion, has declared his intention to run for the presidency of Ireland. Announcing his candidacy on social media platforms X and Instagram, McGregor focused his campaign message on his opposition to the European Union's Migration Pact. show more
March 20, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Illegal Aliens Escape Federal Facility, Local Authorities Refuse to Assist.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says local law enforcement in Aurora, Colorado, refused to assist them after two illegal immigrants escaped from a detention facility located near the city during a power outage. According to ICE officials, Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 32, and Geilond Vido-Romero, 24, fled the Denver Contract Detention Facility late Tuesday when the facility experienced an unexpected power failure. After discovering the absence of the detainees during a routine check, federal immigration officers notified local law enforcement, who declined to assist with a broader community search.

While additional state and federal law enforcement agencies were also notified, both illegal immigrant escapees remain at large, and the search efforts continue. Aurora Police Department claims that ICE did not contact them until several hours after the two illegal immigrants escaped, insisting, “This was a cold event from the time we were notified.”

“As a municipal law enforcement agency, we do not enforce federal immigration law and cannot engage in larger-scale searches or follow-ups,” they added.

Vido-Romero, the younger of the two, had been detained by ICE the previous month following local charges in Castle Rock. He had illegally entered the U.S. via Eagle Pass, Texas, in December 2023, and was awaiting deportation to Venezuela. Gonzalez-Gonzalez, who entered the U.S. through El Paso, Texas, in February 2013, was detained by federal authorities last month after being held at the Adams County Jail in Brighton on local charges. He was awaiting immigration proceedings at the time of his escape from the ICE facility.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says local law enforcement in Aurora, Colorado, refused to assist them after two illegal immigrants escaped from a detention facility located near the city during a power outage. According to ICE officials, Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 32, and Geilond Vido-Romero, 24, fled the Denver Contract Detention Facility late Tuesday when the facility experienced an unexpected power failure. After discovering the absence of the detainees during a routine check, federal immigration officers notified local law enforcement, who declined to assist with a broader community search. show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
World

Soc Dem Leader Backs Vance on Immigration.

Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, “I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the daily life in Europe.”

She also highlighted the challenges mass migration presents, citing crime statistics and labor market issues, noting that the most vulnerable segments of society bear the greatest impact.

Last month, Vice President Vance told European leaders, “No voter on this continent went to the ballot box to open the floodgates to millions of unvetted immigrants.” This week, he argued that an addiction to cheap foreign labor has made the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada, among others, “lazy,” suppressing productivity.

Despite Frederiksen’s left-leaning political stance, her immigration policies parallel the rhetoric of Vance and President Donald J. Trump, who have emphasized the need to control migration flows. Frederiksen has introduced stringent measures to manage immigration, branding these initiatives as “zero asylum.”

This includes deterring migrants through negative advertising and implementing “No Ghetto” laws to alter the demographic composition of neighborhoods. Denmark also passed legislation in 2021 allowing refugee processing in non-European Union (EU) countries, such as Rwanda.

Her government’s tough stance on immigration resonates with Danish voters. In the 2022 elections, the Social Democrats secured their best electoral result in two decades. Meanwhile, parties less supportive of her immigration policies, such as the Social Liberals and Venstre, suffered losses.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, "I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the daily life in Europe." show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
News

Judge Warns Trump Admin of ‘Consequences’ for Deporting Venezuelans Against His Orders.

A Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court judge who has tried to block the deportation of Venezuelan gang members has threatened the Trump administration with “consequences” if it ignores his orders. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who initially ordered the return of over 250 individuals deported to El Salvador, is pressing for compliance with his directives.

When the ruling was issued, the administration appealed, asserting that the presidential actions were beyond judicial review and noting that the deportation flights had already left U.S. airspace.

Judge Boasberg required the administration to provide specific flight details, including departure and landing times. However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued that providing such information would interfere with executive functions and expose sensitive negotiations with other countries. Despite the extended deadline set by the judge, the DOJ maintained its stance, disputing the court’s requests.

In its appeal, the Trump administration argued that the district court’s nationwide injunction against the use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to deport illegals is judicial overreach, citing the President’s authority to protect national security. The administration highlighted the connections between the Venezuelan government and the deported individuals, particularly with members of the gang Tren de Aragua, operating as a significant threat.

While it is unclear what “consequences” Boasberg is threatening, he could, in theory, find members of the administration in contempt for defying his orders. However, President Trump—who has called for Boasberg’s impeachment—could issue pardons for any such charges, creating a constitutional impasse.

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A Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court judge who has tried to block the deportation of Venezuelan gang members has threatened the Trump administration with "consequences" if it ignores his orders. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who initially ordered the return of over 250 individuals deported to El Salvador, is pressing for compliance with his directives. show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
News

Latinos Back Trump’s Deportation Push.

At a recent city council meeting in the predominantly Hispanic city of Hialeah, Florida, only three residents voiced opposition to a partnership with the federal government to deport illegal aliens. Even though three-quarters of the population are foreign-born, most agree with President Donald J. Trump’s tougher immigration policies.

This reflects growing support for Trump among Hispanic voters, who shifted right in the 2024 election. This change is seen as partly motivated by perceptions that stricter border controls are necessary.

Frank Ayllon, a Miami resident, expressed that while some feel betrayed by these policies, they are necessary. “I feel like a lot of these people are taking it very personal. And it’s not personal. It’s just that you’ve got to understand that this has been an open border for many years,” he said.

In the broader political landscape, Trump’s appeal in Florida has been buoyed by his stance on opposing socialist regimes, attracting support from communities that fled such governments. In the 2024 elections, Trump succeeded in winning Miami-Dade County and making gains in areas with significant Hispanic populations, such as Seminole and Osceola counties.

Hispanics have shown substantial support for mass deportations of illegals. A poll published last year revealed that around 40 percent of Latinos supported deporting all illegal aliens from the United States. Nearly half supported building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

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At a recent city council meeting in the predominantly Hispanic city of Hialeah, Florida, only three residents voiced opposition to a partnership with the federal government to deport illegal aliens. Even though three-quarters of the population are foreign-born, most agree with President Donald J. Trump's tougher immigration policies. show more
March 19, 2025
William Upton
Economy
Immigration
UK

Vance: ‘Importing Cheap Labor’ Has Made the West ‘Lazy.’

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argues that importing cheap foreign labor through mass immigration has led to declining productivity and economic stagnation in the West. Speaking at a summit of venture capitalists hosted by Andreesen Horowitz on Tuesday, the Vice President stated the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are “addicted to cheap labor,” which has fueled over 40 years of economic policy failures.

“I’d say that if you look in nearly every country, from Canada to the UK, that imported large amounts of cheap labor, you’ve seen productivity stagnate,” Vance told technology industry investors attending the summit. He continued: “That’s not a total happenstance. I think that the connection is very direct.”

Vance contends that high levels of immigration in Britain and the United States have caused both countries’ workforces and innovators to become lazy, leading to plummeting productivity.

TARIFFS.

The Vice President also defended President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies, stating that the trade measures are a “necessary tool to protect our jobs and our industries from other countries.”

“When you erect a tariff wall around a critical industry like auto manufacturing and you combine that with advanced robotics and lower energy costs and other tools that increase the productivity of U.S. labor, you give American workers a multiplying effect,” Vance said. “Now that, in turn, allows firms to make things here at a price-competitive basis.”

Starting April 2, the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on nations that have placed high trade barriers on American goods.

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argues that importing cheap foreign labor through mass immigration has led to declining productivity and economic stagnation in the West. Speaking at a summit of venture capitalists hosted by Andreesen Horowitz on Tuesday, the Vice President stated the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are "addicted to cheap labor," which has fueled over 40 years of economic policy failures. show more