U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, appointed by President Obama in 2013, recently blocked former President Trump’s attempt to end the CHNV parole program, which grants temporary legal status to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Her ruling has sparked backlash from conservatives, especially amid reports of her past political involvement and ties to a controversial organization.
Public records show she volunteered for multiple Democratic campaigns, including for Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren. Critics are also highlighting her 2012 acceptance of an award from the Chinese Progressive Association, a group alleged to have ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
While Talwani emphasized the potential for family separation if parole is ended, Trump supporters argue her actions reflect political bias, raising broader concerns about judicial impartiality.
