Trump will accelerate mass deportations in the United States

The administration of Donald Trump has ordered the identification of migrants who can be deported without a court hearing. The measure could affect thousands of Cubans in the United States.

Deportations without a court hearing

According to a memorandum from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), more than one million migrants admitted under Joe Biden's government programs could be expelled through "expedited removal" procedures.

This strategy aims to accelerate deportations of those who entered illegally, did not apply for asylum, or have temporary permits without defined immigration status.

Among those potentially affected are Cubans, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans who entered with word humanitarian and have not yet regularized their situation.

Who is at risk of deportation?

The ICE document states that the policy will apply to migrants who:

• They entered illegally without being processed by a judge.
• They were admitted with word or received a notification to appear before the immigration authorities.
• They have not applied for asylum or permanent residency.
• They entered with visas that had already expired or presented false information.

Lawyers warn that this could include beneficiaries of previous immigration programs who have not managed to change their status.

Impact on Cuban migrants

The Trump administration has intensified its mass deportation plan, focusing on those who can be expelled without going through the judicial system. This includes people with criminal records, final deportation orders, or revoked temporary protections.

Cubans who entered with word or through CBP One risk being deported if they have not started asylum procedures. Many relied on the stability of these permits and now could face deportation before completing their immigration process.

In October 2024, the Biden administration recommended that migrants regularize their status. However, with the policy change, they could be detained and expelled before receiving an official response.

Possibility of deportations to third countries

The memorandum proposes the option of sending migrants to third countries if their countries of origin refuse to receive them. This measure has been criticized by human rights organizations, which warn about the risk of sending people to places where they may face persecution or violence.

Expedited deportation has serious flaws at the border. Expanding it into the interior of the country is a completely different level of problem," said Lee Gelernt, ACLU attorney.

Recommendations for Migrants at Risk

Immigration experts recommend taking immediate measures to avoid being deported:

• Consult with a specialized lawyer.
• Review their immigration status and submit asylum or residency applications if they qualify.
• Evitar encuentros innecesarios con autoridades migratorias.
• Tener documentos actualizados y accesibles en caso de control.