Cubans react to the revocation of the humanitarian parole: "What a way to separate families, good and hardworking people."

The decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to authorize President Donald Trump to immediately revoke the humanitarian parole program - a migration benefit that protected over 500,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela - has sparked a wave of outrage and distress within the Cuban community both inside and outside the country.

The measure, which eliminates the temporary legal status for migrants who entered with legal sponsors and have met the program requirements, particularly affects around 26,000 Cubans who do not yet qualify for the Cuban Adjustment Act and who could now be deported at any time.

The reaction on social media has been immediate. Cuban Conrado González, born in Havana, expressed his frustration over what he perceives as a lack of respect.

"I have family members who came through parole and to be able to come, they had to sell everything; they have nothing left in Cuba. Where are they supposed to go now?"

According to him, many of the beneficiaries are working honestly and have applied for residency. "Now having to turn back with nothing is an outrage. Where are the human rights that are so often talked about in this country?" he questioned.

The sense of betrayal has also been felt among those who, from exile, had placed their trust in Trump.

An elderly resident of Miami, disappointed, sent a direct message: "Trump, ease up, you’re too much. We voted for you, Florida has always been yours, and you do this to us Cubans who are hardworking, responsible people with no issues. I think you should reconsider the parole situation, as there are many mistakes being made."

Another user, very affected, recalled the human drama behind the statistics: "This situation is very sad. How long, my God. What a way to separate families, good and hardworking people. This is horrible, a nightmare of what is being experienced."

And another lamented, "Now they've really given him the green light to cause harm. Poor good people, may God be with them."

The anger also took a political turn. A resident in Houston pointed out ironically: "There is no worse blind person than one who does not want to see. Trump could kill an old lady in the middle of Fifth Avenue, and the clowns defending him would blame Biden. You have to be frustrated with those people."

Some pointed directly at the Cuban voters who supported the president. A resident of Hialeah wrote harshly: "Trump warned them. Now let the Cubans applaud, especially those who, after giving him their vote, have relatives to deport. (...) Now let them suffer firsthand. For being ungrateful, they were run over by the same train they created."

Upon the revocation of parole, those affected will lose their work permit and will become undocumented, which makes them eligible for deportation.

From Camagüey, a woman asked for strength for those still waiting for an opportunity: "Strength to all Cubans, as they are about to complete a year and will be going under the Adjustment Act. Stay calm, as we are worse off, those of us who could not escape the hell of the Castro-Canel regime."

The legal argument also emerged among the most critical voices. A Cuban warned about the lack of precedent for revoking a previously approved legal status.

"With that logic, Cuban Adjustment Act residency and all its subsequent benefits could be revoked, as it was approved by a Democratic president with both Democratic chambers. So would 95% of Cubans in the U.S. lose their residency and even their citizenship?" he questioned.

Others called on the humanity of the leaders: "Trump, consider that at least the Cubans who left with humanitarian parole have nothing. Sending them back to Cuba is like a sentence to hunger and extreme misery."

There were those who reminded the federal administration that it initially stated that only individuals with criminal records would be deported. "None of that, everyone is in the same bag, very sad indeed," commented an internet user.

"The blame lies with those who committed fraud with the parole; now the innocent are paying for the guilty," said another.

After the Supreme Court's decision became known, fear has grown among those who have been in the United States for less than a year and still cannot legalize their status. Many sold their homes, gave up everything, and said goodbye to their families with the promise of a safer life.

Now, faced with the imminent possibility of deportation, that promise has turned into a nightmare. A young woman summarized it harshly: "It was to be expected. They are going to destroy the mental health of the immigrant."

The court's decision opens an uncertain chapter for thousands of Cubans.

The official silence of the Trump administration regarding the human drama only exacerbates the perception of arbitrariness and once again exposes migrants—especially the most vulnerable—to the fluctuations of a deeply ideological immigration policy.

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