Stop trying to pull my chain. If you are unaware of this program, you've DQ'd yourself from further discussion of this subject.
You said Biden flew them in "on the taxpayers' dime."
It appears that you lied, Storing.
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ME: Were immigrants flown into the U.S. during the Biden Administration?
GROK: Yes, the Biden administration authorized a humanitarian parole program called the CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) program, which allowed up to 30,000 eligible immigrants from these four countries to enter the U.S. each month. Through August 2024, approximately 530,000 migrants—214,000 Haitians, 117,000 Venezuelans, 111,000 Cubans, and 96,000 Nicaraguans—arrived lawfully on commercial flights after applying through the CBP One app, being vetted, and receiving travel authorization. These individuals were granted temporary parole for two years, allowing them to live and work legally in the U.S. They paid for their own flights, and the program was publicly disclosed, not secret, with data regularly published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The program aimed to reduce illegal border crossings by offering a legal pathway. However, critics, including some Republican lawmakers and the Center for Immigration Studies, have argued the program was an abuse of parole authority, claiming it facilitated the entry of "inadmissible" migrants and lacked transparency about specific arrival airports, citing national security concerns. They also allege it strained local communities, particularly in states like Florida, where many flights landed. Supporters, including immigration advocates, argue the program addressed humanitarian crises and labor shortages while reducing border chaos. Claims of "secret" or "illegal" flights often stem from misrepresentations. The program was legal under existing parole authority, and migrants were vetted before entry. No evidence supports claims of unvetted or illegal immigrants being flown in covertly.
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ME: Were immigrants flown into the U.S. during the Biden Administration?
CHATGPT: Yes, during the Biden administration, certain immigrants were permitted to fly into the United States under specific legal programs, primarily through the use of humanitarian parole authority.
Humanitarian Parole ProgramsIn 2022 and 2023, the Biden administration launched a series of parole programs aimed at providing lawful pathways for migrants from countries experiencing significant instability, including Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. These programs allowed up to 30,000 individuals per month from these nations to enter the U.S. for up to two years, provided they had a financial sponsor, passed background checks, and arranged their own commercial air travel to designated U.S. airports.
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), over 327,000 individuals from these four countries were vetted and authorized for travel under this program by January 2024 . These entrants were thoroughly screened and admitted under the legal authority granted by the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, which permits the executive branch to grant parole on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit.
Transparency and Public ReportingWhile some critics have labeled these flights as "secretive," the administration has maintained that the programs are lawful and transparent. CBP publishes monthly data on the number of migrants admitted under these programs by nationality. However, specific details such as the exact airports of arrival have not been disclosed, citing concerns over law enforcement sensitivity .
Additional Parole InitiativesBeyond the programs for the aforementioned countries, the Biden administration also utilized parole authority in other contexts. For instance, following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, over 77,000 Afghans were airlifted and paroled into the U.S. Similarly, under the "Uniting for Ukraine" initiative, more than 176,000 Ukrainians were admitted.
ConclusionIn summary, the Biden administration has employed its legal authority to facilitate the entry of certain immigrants into the U.S. via air travel under structured and vetted humanitarian parole programs. These initiatives were designed to provide orderly and lawful pathways for individuals fleeing crises, with the intent of reducing irregular border crossings and enhancing national security through pre-arrival vetting.
