New $1,000 Fee on Humanitarian Parole: Another Barrier to Sovereign Immigration Control

In a move that draws sharp attention to the ongoing tug-of-war over America’s immigration system, the U.S. government announced it will begin charging a $1,000 fee to new recipients of humanitarian parole, a temporary residency permit reserved for urgent humanitarian reasons. While critics might see this as harsh, this fee stands as a pivotal step in reclaiming control of borders and ensuring that immigration benefits do not come at the expense of American workers and taxpayers. Humanitarian parole has long been exploited as a loophole undermining national sovereignty. Its generous application, especially under prior administrations, has introduced uncertainty and strain...