Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has defended his use of the term ‘illegal aliens’ to describe Haitian migrants in the United States, despite many entering through Biden administration parole programs or being protected from deportation. This stance reignites the debate over immigration policy and the use of parole programs, particularly in the context of the influx of Haitians into smaller towns like Springfield, Ohio.
The Biden administration’s use of humanitarian parole to bring in migrants through ‘lawful pathways’ as a strategy to end the border crisis remains under scrutiny. The program has allowed over 1.3 million migrants into the US, with some facing accusations of violent crimes, including sexual assault on children. While the administration claims the programs have led to a decrease in border encounters, critics argue they are unlawful and a drain on resources.
