Bad News for immigrants in the U.S.: Trump may cut these 5 programs to speed up deportations
Donald Trump's return to the White House threatens DACA, TPS, and Humanitarian Parole programs, increasing the risk of deportation for thousands of immigrants.
In a climate of uncertainty, Donald Trump's policies have significantly impacted the immigrant community in the United States, particularly with the implementation of one of the largest mass deportation efforts in the country’s history. As part of his Project 2025, the president has proposed eliminating five key programs that have provided protection and stability to thousands of undocumented immigrants.
Among the most concerning measures are the termination of DACA, TPS, and Humanitarian Parole, as well as the revocation of birthright citizenship. If these policies are enacted, millions of immigrants could lose their legal status and face deportation.
Which 5 programs could Trump eliminate to deport undocumented immigrants?
With Donald Trump returning to the White House, several critical programs could be eliminated, leaving undocumented and temporarily protected immigrants vulnerable, according to El País. Here are the five programs the president plans to remove:
- Birthright Citizenship: Trump has signed an executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship, which would affect children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. This change would drastically alter the country’s immigration system and jeopardize the legal status of future generations.
- Humanitarian Parole: This program allows immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Cuba to enter the U.S. under specific conditions, such as having a sponsor and passing background checks. Trump’s executive order to eliminate this program would strip protection from over 530,000 individuals seeking refuge and stability.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS): TPS provides protection for immigrants from countries altered by natural disasters or humanitarian crises, including El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti. Currently, around 330,000 people rely on TPS to remain in the U.S. Trump has already revoked this benefit for Venezuelan immigrants.
- Family Reunification Program: This initiative helps immigrants bring their relatives to the U.S. and adjust their immigration status. Eliminating it would create significant challenges for thousands of families seeking to regularize their legal standing.
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): DACA protects Dreamers, immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children, by granting them work permits and temporary residence. Trump previously attempted to terminate the program, but the Supreme Court blocked his efforts.
What would the removal of these programs mean for immigrants?
If Trump follows through on these plans, the elimination of these five programs would have devastating consequences for the immigrant community. Many TPS, DACA, and Humanitarian Parole recipients have built their lives in the U.S., securing stable jobs and raising families.
Mass deportations could tear apart communities, while ending birthright citizenship could leave thousands of children stateless. These measures would also negatively impact industries that heavily depend on immigrant labor.
What Happens to Immigrants Deported from the U.S.?
The consequences of deportation vary depending on individual circumstances. Deported immigrants often face significant legal, financial, and emotional challenges, both in their country of origin and when seeking a way to legally return to the United States.
