Policy Reversal and Impact
The Trump administration revoked the legal status of migrants who entered the using the Biden-era app, now renamed CBP Home, urging them to self-deport immediately. Over 900,000 people had used the app since January 2023, granting them temporary residence and work authorization under presidential parole.
The (DHS) labeled the cancellation of paroles as a fulfillment of a promise to secure U.S. borders and protect national security, without disclosing the exact number of affected individuals.
Legal and Political Context
This policy reversal is part of a broader trend, with the Trump administration also revoking temporary protected status for over a million Venezuelans and Haitians, despite legal challenges. The move affects various nationalities, including those from , , and .
Critics argue that the abrupt termination of CBP One paroles and other related policies contribute to the worst border crisis in U.S. history, as claimed by DHS. The policy has faced opposition for allegedly exceeding the traditional parole authority and for its impact on vulnerable populations.