Overview

• Nicole Micheroni and Carmen Bello, both U.S. citizen immigration attorneys, received DHS emails falsely stating their parole status was terminated and instructing them to self-deport.
• The emails appear to have been sent due to clerical errors, with DHS using contact information provided by immigrants, leading to unintended recipients receiving deportation notices.
• The use of email to terminate immigration parole is unprecedented and has drawn criticism from legal professionals for its lack of oversight and reliability.
• DHS officials acknowledged the errors and stated they are monitoring the situation on a case-by-case basis, but concerns remain about systemic issues in enforcement practices.
• Donald Trump's remarks about exploring extreme measures, including banishing U.S. citizens, have intensified scrutiny of the administration's aggressive immigration policies.