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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
What the end of CHNV parole program means for half-a-million migrants, many in Florida
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a key humanitarian parole program, known as CHNV, that allowed hundreds of thousands of people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to legally enter the United States. The decision affects more than half-a-million migrants who had been granted temporary legal status, many of whom live in South Florida. Here's what you need to know about the ruling and its impact. What did the Supreme Court decide? On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to lift a federal judge's injunction that had blocked the government from ending the humanitarian parole program. This clears the way for the administration to revoke the temporary protection and potentially deport the migrants. How many people are affected by this decision? A total of 531,690 people are affected. That includes: 110,240 Cubans211,040 Haitians93,070 Nicaraguans117,330 Venezuelans These individuals entered the U.S. legally through the program since it began in January 2023. What is the timeline for deportation? The Department of Homeland Security will give migrants a 30-day wind-down period starting from the publication of the termination notice, expected next week. However, DHS can begin deportations at any time, even during the 30 days. Migrants are being urged to voluntarily depart the U.S. and report their departure via a mobile app all used by Customs and Border Protection known as CBP Home.. Why is the Trump administration ending the program? The administration argues the program: Did not improve border security pressure on interior to increased immigration backlogs, with 75,000 parolees applying for strain on resources like housing, education, and legal services, especially in states like Florida. Officials also say the program is inconsistent with Trump's foreign policy goals and has outlived its purpose. Who is at immediate risk of deportation? DHS will prioritize deporting individuals who: Have not filed for asylum, adjustment of status, or Temporary Protected Status before the notice is not beneficiaries of an immigration petition filed on their behalf, for example by a relative or an employer. Those who already obtained a. legal immigration status are not required to leave. Can affected migrants still apply for asylum or another status? It's complicated. The administration says applications to adjust status are on hold. Immigration attorneys argue this could contradict existing legal protections for asylum seekers. Regardless, anyone affected should consult an immigration attorney. What happens to migrants with valid work permits? Work authorizations issued under the program will be canceled. DHS says that once the parole is revoked, the legal basis for those permits no longer exists. This means: People will lose legal employment may become undocumented and subject to expedited removal, especially if they live near the border and have been in the U.S. for less than two years. What should migrants do if they cannot safely return to their home countries? The government has not offered a clear answer. However, the Trump administration says it's negotiating with Latin American countries to receive deportees. For example, Panama recently accepted a U.S. military flight with 119 deportees, who were then repatriated to their home countries. Is the government really planning mass deportations? Yes. DHS has stated its intent to promptly deport any migrants who: Do not leave before their parole not have another legal immigration status. What happens to people's property, rent, and investments in the U.S.? The administration acknowledges that many people sold property abroad or invested in homes, cars, and jobs in the U.S. But the official position is that the program was always temporary, and participants knew it could be terminated at any time. Miami Herald staff writers Jacqueline Charles and Syra Ortiz Blanes contributed to this story.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
FGV's Q1 profit misses expectations despite higher FFB output, says HLIB
KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings Bhd's first quarter (Q1) 2025 net profit fell below the analyst's expectation, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). "The company's Q1 2025 net profit of RM23.3 million fell short of expectations, accounting for only 7.2 per cent and 7.7 per cent of consensus and the firm's full-year estimates, respectively," the bank said. Despite facing less-than-favourable weather conditions, HLIB said FGV's fourth month of 2025 (4M25) FFB output growth of 12.7 per cent beat Malaysia's fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output growth of -1.0 per cent during the same period, and management attributed the stark productivity improvement to enhanced estate practices and better labour availability. Given the strong FFB output achieved year to date (YTD), management raised its FY25 FFB output growth guidance to eight to 10 per cent (from five to eight per cent earlier). On its CPO production cost guidance, HLIB said despite improved productivity, FGV's ex-mill CPO production cost increased by 5 per cent to RM3,040 per metric tonne (mt) in Q1 2025, due to higher harvesting, transportation and manuring costs. "FGV anticipates such cost to ease to less than RM2,700 per mt for the full year, mainly on the back of lower fertiliser cost," it said. Overall, HLIB has cut its financial year 2025 (FY25) to FY27 net profit forecasts by 22.1 per cent/16.2 per cent/15.9 per cent, mainly to account for lower FFB milling and oils & fats margin assumptions. "Maintain Hold rating, with an unchanged target price of RM1.30 (i.e., FELDA's latest takeover offer price)," it added.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Syndicate using modified ship tanks to store subsidised diesel uncovered
IPOH: A syndicate's tactic of modifying ship tanks to illegally load more subsidised diesel than permitted was uncovered by the Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, following the detection of suspicious activities. Perak ministry director Datuk Kamalluddin Ismail said the discovery was made during a 10.30am raid yesterday, during which a team of enforcement officers from the ministry's Manjung Branch seized 50,900 litres of liquid believed to be diesel, along with other equipment, with an estimated total value of RM355,040, at a premises in Pantai Remis. "Based on inspections and intelligence gathered, the syndicate's modus operandi involved modifying the ship's original fuel tank, which is limited to 3,000 litres, by adding an extra tank capable of storing 7,000 litres," he said in a statement today. Kamalluddin said the subsidised diesel was believed to have been purchased using the fuel quota of another vessel at a controlled price before being resold to industries in Pantai Remis. At the time of the raid, he said, a ship was caught transferring diesel from its tank to a skid tank using a hose and suction pump. He said the skid tank functioned as a storage facility for unsubsidised diesel and suspected to have been used as a collection point for diesel obtained through the syndicate's fraudulent activities. "Authorities also discovered purchase and sale documents, along with quota cards belonging to other vessels, believed to have been used in this scheme," he said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises held a valid permit to store scheduled controlled goods, namely unsubsidised diesel, with an approved storage capacity of 58,000 litres, intended for use by category C2 fishing vessels. Following the raid, a 32-year-old local man, who claimed to be the owner of the premises, was arrested. Additionally, a drifting trawler and diesel suction equipment were seized for further investigation. The case will be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. – BERNAMA
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
KPDN uncovers tactic of modifying vessel tank
IPOH: A syndicate's tactic of modifying ship tanks to illegally load more subsidised diesel than allowed was uncovered by the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), following the detection of suspicious activities. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalluddin Ismail said this followed a raid conducted at 10.30 am yesterday, during which a team of enforcement officers from the Perak KPDN Manjung Branch seized 50,900 litres of liquid believed to be diesel, along with other equipment, with an estimated total value of RM355,040, at a premises in Pantai Remis. 'Based on inspections and intelligence gathered, the syndicate's modus operandi involved modifying the ship's original fuel tank, which is limited to 3,000 litres, by adding an extra tank capable of storing 7,000 litres,' he said in a statement today. Kamalluddin said the subsidised diesel was believed to have been purchased using the fuel quota of another vessel at a controlled price before being resold to industries in Pantai Remis. At the time of the raid, he said, a ship was caught transferring diesel from its tank to a skid tank using a hose and suction pump. He said the skid tank functioned as a storage facility for unsubsidised diesel and suspected to have been used as a collection point for diesel obtained through the syndicate's fraudulent activities. 'Authorities also discovered purchase and sale documents, along with quota cards belonging to other vessels, believed to have been used in this scheme,' he said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises held a valid permit to store scheduled controlled goods, namely unsubsidised diesel, with an approved storage capacity of 58,000 litres, intended for use by category C2 fishing vessels. Following the raid, a 32-year-old local man, who claimed to be the owner of the premises, was arrested. Additionally, a drifting trawler and diesel suction equipment were seized for further investigation. The case will be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- The Sun
KPDN uncovers tactic of modifying vessel tank to misappropriate subsidised diesel
IPOH: A syndicate's tactic of modifying ship tanks to illegally load more subsidised diesel than allowed was uncovered by the Perak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), following the detection of suspicious activities. Perak KPDN director Datuk Kamalluddin Ismail said this followed a raid conducted at 10.30 am yesterday, during which a team of enforcement officers from the Perak KPDN Manjung Branch seized 50,900 litres of liquid believed to be diesel, along with other equipment, with an estimated total value of RM355,040, at a premises in Pantai Remis. 'Based on inspections and intelligence gathered, the syndicate's modus operandi involved modifying the ship's original fuel tank, which is limited to 3,000 litres, by adding an extra tank capable of storing 7,000 litres,' he said in a statement today. Kamalluddin said the subsidised diesel was believed to have been purchased using the fuel quota of another vessel at a controlled price before being resold to industries in Pantai Remis. At the time of the raid, he said, a ship was caught transferring diesel from its tank to a skid tank using a hose and suction pump. He said the skid tank functioned as a storage facility for unsubsidised diesel and suspected to have been used as a collection point for diesel obtained through the syndicate's fraudulent activities. 'Authorities also discovered purchase and sale documents, along with quota cards belonging to other vessels, believed to have been used in this scheme,' he said. Preliminary investigations revealed that the premises held a valid permit to store scheduled controlled goods, namely unsubsidised diesel, with an approved storage capacity of 58,000 litres, intended for use by category C2 fishing vessels. Following the raid, a 32-year-old local man, who claimed to be the owner of the premises, was arrested. Additionally, a drifting trawler and diesel suction equipment were seized for further investigation. The case will be investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
