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U.S. Begins Deportations of Venezuelans
On October 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced the repatriation of Venezuelan migrants who do not establish a legal basis to remain in the United States
After an initial announcement earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security began the deportation of Venezuelan migrants who have been unable to establish a legal basis to remain in the United States. The announcement followed a decision by Venezuelan authorities to accept the return of Venezuelan nationals.
“This decision is consistent with the Administration’s efforts to implement a strategy of humane, safe, and orderly enforcement of our immigration laws and to process individuals in a fair and fast manner,” read the October 5 statement. “These efforts include the Administration’s significant expansion of lawful pathways to enter the United States, including for Venezuelans, which have allowed hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to enter the country in a safe and orderly manner through our humanitarian parole process and after making an appointment through the CBP One mobile application.”
In the press release issued on Oct. 18, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S…
