The Trump administration has moved to again terminate the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who entered the United States through a Biden-era application, setting up a renewed legal confrontation in federal court.
The plan, outlined in filings in Boston, follows a prior ruling that blocked an earlier attempt to revoke protections granted under the CBP One app, which had allowed migrants to schedule entry appointments and receive temporary authorization while their asylum claims were processed.
Approximately 900,000 individuals had been granted humanitarian parole under the program during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Federal Judge Allison Burroughs previously ruled that the Department of Homeland Security acted unlawfully in ending the legal status of those migrants, citing procedural failures.
In response, the Department of Justice stated in new filings that the administration is complying with the court’s order while simultaneously preparing to issue new termination notices.
These notices are based on a recent internal memo from Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, which argues that parole is no longer appropriate.
Lawyers representing affected migrants have urged the court to intervene, describing the move as a “deliberate attempt to evade compliance with the court’s order”.
A hearing is scheduled for May 6 to determine whether the administration can proceed with its revised approach.
The renewed effort reflects a broader shift in immigration policy under Trump’s second term, which has focused on restricting asylum access at the southern border.
Shortly after taking office, the administration dismantled the CBP One app and introduced a replacement tool aimed at facilitating voluntary departures.
Many migrants previously admitted under the program received notices in April 2025 stating it was “time for you to leave the United States”.
Separately, a federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration’s broader asylum restrictions, potentially reopening pathways for applications while the government prepares an appeal.
The unfolding legal disputes underscore continuing tensions over immigration policy and executive authority in the United States.