Ports as Parole Pipelines

Federal parole programs and appointment systems (e.g., CBP One, CHNV) are turning official ports of entry into managed release pipelines that substitute administrative parole for traditional between‑port interdiction. The change transforms the legal character of 'encounters' at ports and creates a durable interior‑release channel that bypasses usual removal processes. — If ports become the primary mechanism for mass parole releases, migration governance, aviation security screening, and removal planning must be rethought — with implications for TSA vetting, state‑level service demands, and legal accountability.