The CBP One app has been highly popular, functioning as an online lottery system that grants appointments to 1,450 people daily at eight border crossings. These individuals enter the U.S. under immigration "parole," a presidential authority that Joe Biden has exercised more frequently than any other president since its creation in 1952.
Just hours after the inauguration, migrants with CBP One appointments along the U.S.-Mexico border learned that all CBP One appointments were canceled.
Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.
The border will be a major focus for President Trump as he took the oath of office. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia has reactions from immigration officials and migrants after the CBP One App shut down.
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that on January 20, 2025, at 11 p.m., the feature of CBP Oneâ„¢ that allowed people to submit information and book appointments at eight southwest border ports is no longer available.
The CBP One app went offline as President Donald Trump returned to power. The move is likely a precursor to Trump's immigration policies.
The app has come under scrutiny in the past from Republicans, with some stating it has been used to hide illegal immigration.
CBP One, a border app that has allowed nearly 1 million people to legally enter the United States with eligibility to work, was abruptly shut down on Monday, shortly after President-elect Donald Trump took office.
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