President Donald Trump has directed immigration officials to begin removing over 1 million migrants who entered the U.S. under the Biden-era CBP One mobile app system, according to new reports released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
These individuals were initially granted entry under a temporary parole program designed to allow legal stays of up to two years, with authorization to work. Now, the Trump administration is moving to cancel that authorization, marking a major shift in immigration enforcement policy.
Since January 2023, more than 900,000 people used the CBP One app to gain legal entry. This app allowed users to schedule border appointments digitally, bypassing traditional entry screening. Under Trump’s new directive, this program has been effectively terminated and replaced by a stricter version titled CBP Home, which is being used to notify affected individuals to voluntarily leave the U.S.
The DHS stated that canceling these parole authorizations is part of a broader initiative to enhance national security and immigration control.
Failure to depart voluntarily could result in daily fines of nearly $1,000, the DHS spokesperson added. This move aims to pressure non-compliant migrants to self-deport. The enforcement policy is being framed as a fulfillment of a campaign promise to restore order and legality to U.S. borders.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, now leading the Department of Homeland Security under Trump’s administration, emphasized that the move to end the CBP One parole system reflects their commitment to border protection. She stated, “This is about keeping Americans safe and ensuring lawful immigration procedures.”
According to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank that has long opposed the CBP One process, the app “enabled de facto amnesty without congressional approval.” The think tank praised the administration’s action as a necessary correction of policy overreach.
While critics say the measure lacks compassion and could affect families who have been living and working in the U.S. for nearly two years, supporters argue it’s a bold but needed step to address what they view as unchecked immigration growth.
The migrants impacted by the change have received notices through CBP Home and are encouraged to use the same app to begin their voluntary departure process. DHS has not disclosed exactly how many notices were sent but reaffirmed their intent to move swiftly in execution.
The action by Trump comes amidst rising concern among older American voters, many of whom support stronger border policies. According to a recent Gallup poll, 65% of Americans aged 60 and above believe immigration laws should be more strictly enforced—a sentiment reflected in the new policy direction.
High-authority outlets such as Reuters and Associated Press have also covered the evolution of the CBP One app and its implications for the broader immigration debate.
What does this mean for the future? For now, the Trump administration appears set to follow through with its campaign rhetoric—
