Why did jimmy cater LET CUBANS COME TO THE UNITED STATES?

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter allowed Cubans to come to the United States in response to the Mariel Boatlift, a mass emigration of Cubans seeking asylum from the political and economic turmoil in Cuba. The Cuban government had opened its ports, encouraging those who wanted to leave to do so. Carter's decision was rooted in humanitarian concerns, reflecting America's commitment to providing refuge to those fleeing oppression. The influx, however, also sparked domestic debates about Immigration and integration.