On Jan. 20, 2025, just minutes after taking the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump moved swiftly to deliver on his campaign promise to overhaul immigration policy. One of his first actions was to eliminate the Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) One app, a system established under the previous administration to streamline legal entry for migrants. The immediate cancellation left nearly one million scheduled appointments void, creating a wave of uncertainty for migrants waiting in Mexico.
As the New York Post reports:
CBP One went offline at 12 p.m. EST Monday, according to an announcement from Customs and Border Protection. It’s just one small part of Trump’s promises to make sweeping reforms at the southern border beginning the first day of his second term.
The app allowed tens of thousands of migrants into the US. Up to 1,450 migrants per day were allowed to schedule immigration appointments and request asylum in the US via the app.
Footage from a Washington Post reporter in Mexico shows migrants who had been waiting for appointments weeping at the gates of America after their appointments were canceled.
Migrants in Ciudad Juárez who were waiting for their 1 pm CBP1 parole appointments learned 20 minutes ago that the app has shut down & those appointments are no longer valid. pic.twitter.com/F3pNrZyEBR
— Arelis R. Hernández (@arelisrhdz) January 20, 2025
In his inaugural address, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, underscoring his administration’s commitment to stopping illegal immigration and expelling those residing in the country unlawfully. He pledged to complete construction of the border wall, suspend refugee resettlement, end asylum access and push for the elimination of birthright citizenship.
🚨 #BREAKING: President Donald Trump announces day one executive orders, including deploying the military to the border
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 20, 2025
– National emergency declaration at the southern border
– Halting "all illegal entry"
– Remain-in-Mexico reinstated
– Catch-and-release ended
– Troops heading… pic.twitter.com/wkX0lcC6AL
These bold measures signal a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy, underscoring President Trump’s “America First” agenda and his determination to dismantle the policies of his predecessor. The moves have already sparked sharp debate, as supporters praise the decisive action.
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It had to be done. Biden has been a traitor to the US for 4 years in more ways than fathomable. Deportations should start immediately. Those waiting in Mexico now realize that what they have done is undone and they must return home.
The headline is a FLAT OUT LIE. President Trump ABSOLUTELY DID NOT shut down the Customs and Border Protection.
He shut down the CPB One APP, which allowed asylum applications on smartphones.
That is not only not in the same ballpark as shutting down Customs and Border Protection, it isn’t even in the same state as the ballpark.
Excellent work after a 4 year invasion.
THANK GOD SOMEONE is protecting the American people! ANYONE who wishes to seek asylum into our country can do so LEGALLY! Like every other free country in the world. Where would our world be if we did not uphold laws! THANK YOU President Trump!!