The House Judiciary Committee has released a significant report this week, raising concerns about the Biden-Harris Administration's immigration parole program.
The CHNV program is criticized for safety risks involving migrants from select nations, focusing on allegations of criminality and trafficking ties, Breitbart reported.
The report by the House Judiciary Committee scrutinizes the CHNV parole program, which facilitates entry for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela directly into the U.S. In particular, questions have arisen regarding the program's oversight and alleged links to unlawful activities, including sex trafficking and document fraud. Moreover, the initiative, operating without Congressional approval, has reportedly allowed over half a million individuals into the United States since January 2023.
Among the key criticisms, the Biden-Harris Administration has been accused of ushering in 7.7 million undocumented immigrants since the start of 2021. Notably, this statistic includes 1.9 million individuals described as "got-aways," suggesting they entered without formal approval or documentation. Additionally, the CHNV program itself reportedly enables up to 30,000 individuals monthly, provided they have a financial sponsor who submits the necessary documentation.
The program requires U.S. supporters to file Form I-134A to ensure financial backing for parolees during their stay in the country. However, critics argue that these measures are insufficient to prevent exploitation or criminal entry. For example, instances of applicants using fraudulent documents or claiming incomes linked to criminal activities have been documented, raising significant alarm.
Furthermore, serious allegations from the report indicate potential manipulation of the system by smugglers and traffickers. "Sex traffickers have potentially used CHNV to exploit women and girls," cites the report, which highlights cases where multiple applications originated from the same digital address, predominantly involving females, some under 18.
“Since January 2021, President Joe Biden and border czar Vice President Kamala Harris have welcomed 7.7 million illegal aliens into the United States, including at least 1.9 million known illegal alien ‘got-aways,’” the report begins. The report suggests Biden and Harris have “enabled fraud, undermined national security, and endangered public safety, all in favor of ensuring that hundreds of thousands of otherwise illegal aliens can come to the U.S. through CHNV.”
In response to these grave concerns, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas temporarily halted the CHNV program in August amid ongoing fraud and abuse investigations. After a few weeks, officials resumed the program's operations.
The scrutiny includes alarming cases where individuals leveraged loopholes in the system to enter the U.S., even though they were not residents of the designated nations. As a result, this oversight raises further questions about the thoroughness of applicant vetting and systemic vulnerabilities.
A critical look into the program's operations reveals gaps in application procedures, potentially exploited by bad actors. Some reports mention supporter applications for numerous potential immigrants from the same IP address, an indicator of potential mismanagement or deliberate deceit.
One highlighted scenario involved 21 applications from a single IP for mostly female migrants, with six noted to be minors, shedding light on possible trafficking risks. Such patterns are indicative of broader system failings in managing and safeguarding against program misuse.
Amid criticism, the administration faces pressure to address these security and safety concerns through comprehensive program reforms. Analysts call for tighter oversight mechanisms and legislative backing to ensure utility without compromising integrity.
The CHNV program continues to operate as part of broader U.S. immigration policy efforts, albeit under intense scrutiny. On one side, proponents argue its need in providing safe passage for migrants; however, at the same time, detractors emphasize the pressing need for reform.
As debates over immigration strategy persist, the administration must balance humanitarian goals with robust safeguards. The intersection of policy, security, and humanitarianism frames the ongoing discourse surrounding the CHNV initiative.
