The Trump administration is taking swift action to deport migrants who entered the U.S. under temporary programs introduced by President Biden. According to a recently leaked government memo, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers now have expanded powers to remove these individuals, even if they were admitted legally.

The memo, signed by the acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, outlines how ICE can target migrants enrolled in two major Biden-era initiatives. These programs allowed over a million people to enter the country temporarily, including those fleeing crises in Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. Migrants used an app called CBP One to schedule appointments for legal entry, while others were granted temporary legal status, known as “parole,” for up to two years.

Critics of the Biden programs, including many Republicans, argued they were a backdoor for illegal immigration. Now, the Trump administration is cracking down, aiming to deport migrants regardless of whether their parole period has ended or not. This move could also impact Afghan and Ukrainian refugees brought to the U.S. under separate humanitarian efforts.

Immigrant advocates are raising alarms, noting that many of these individuals fled dangerous conditions and believed they were in the U.S. legally. The new policy could leave them fearful of returning to their home countries.

This decision marks a significant shift in immigration enforcement, targeting not just those who crossed the border illegally but also those who followed government-approved pathways. It’s a clear signal that President Trump is doubling down on his hardline stance, reshaping the immigration system as he sees fit.