Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program

The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents that show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.

The program, which began in October 2022 for Venezuelans and later expanded to include Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans, permits individuals to fly directly into the U.S. without a legal basis for entry before being paroled.

“There is some vetting, but the idea is to allow humanitarian aid on a case-by-case basis,” said political scientist Aubrey Jewett.

Jewett said the program was designed to help people escape countries that are undergoing turmoil and violence, particularly if their lives are being threatened,