Following a federal ruling, a judge blocks expedited deportation to CHNV and temporarily protects those who entered under humanitarian parole.
This measure halts the Trump administration’s attempts to enforce deportations without a hearing and provides relief for thousands of families.
If you or a loved one needs guidance, contact our New Jersey immigration attorneys at Curbelo Law for immediate legal assistance.
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Why is the judge blocking the CHNV’s expedited deportation?
On August 1, 2025, Judge Jia M. Cobb blocked expedited removal of immigrants with CHNV humanitarian parole (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela), because the process proposed by ICE:
- Denied immigrants the right to a hearing before a judge.
- Limited access to legal representation.
- Sought to revoke humanitarian benefits and employment authorization.
- Allowed expedited removals without a hearing or opportunity for defense.
Many immigrants don’t know how to stop removal proceedings, but there are legal alternatives that can help keep families together. At Curbelo Law, we can help you navigate this difficult time.
What is expedited removal?
Expedited removal is a procedure that allows the US government to remove an individual without bringing them before an immigration judge.
It is generally applied to those who enter the country without valid documents or illegally.
However, the Trump administration was attempting to extend it to immigrants who had entered legally with CHNV humanitarian parole.
Some individuals may be eligible for cancellation of removal and its benefits, a legal relief that offers the opportunity to remain in the United States on a more stable basis.
Impact of the decision on expedited deportations
The judge’s ruling had immediate effects on immigration policy:
- Suspends expedited deportation for CHNV humanitarian parole beneficiaries.
- Prevents ICE from carrying out expedited removals without a hearing or access to an immigration attorney.
- Halts the Trump administration’s plan to increase deportations to 800 per day.
- It offers immigrants the opportunity to defend their case in court , which was not possible before.
The decision protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered under CHNV parole. Without this court order, many of them would have faced immediate deportation.
What will happen now with the CHNV program?
Although the judge halted the expedited deportation, the decision is temporary and can still be appealed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In fact:
- The case is already under review by the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
- The dispute is expected to escalate to the Supreme Court, which would have the final say on the legality of ending CHNV humanitarian parole.
- Pending a final decision, the ruling protects more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who entered legally with a sponsor.
- Civil organizations continue to litigate to ensure that this protection is permanent and not merely provisional.
In many cases, immigrants don’t know if there’s a warrant against them. Learn how to find out if you have a deportation order in the US and what to do in that scenario.
Protect your future with our immigration attorneys at Curbelo Law
With over 10 years of immigration experience, at Curbelo Law we advise CHNV program beneficiaries on:
- Maintain your legal status and comply with all the conditions of your humanitarian parole.
- Keep organized copies of your permits, notifications, and official documents.
- Consult with an immigration attorney as soon as possible to understand the risks and options available.
Call us today and get the professional advice your family needs to stay protected in the United States.
