Within hours of the beginning of his government in United States, Donald Trump has already ended the use of the CBP One application, a platform that had allowed around a million people could legally enter the country with the right to work. The measure was published on the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website shortly after the inauguration of the Republican leader, who had emphasized throughout his entire campaign that During his presidency he would place strong limits on immigration.
The application was used so that migrants could schedule appointments at eight of the southern border ports of entry. Additionally, all previously scheduled reservations were cancelled. Until today, 1,450 appointments were offered per day.
As reported by the AP agency, CBP One was a success among migrants, although demand was much greater than supply. per day, There were an average of 280,000 people looking for places at the end of last year.
All people who were authorized to enter the country through this platform did so under immigration “parole”. During Joe Biden’s presidency, this figure was used more than during any other administration since 1952.
CBP was originally intended to have customs agents schedule inspections, however the Biden administration expanded its use to migrants in January 2023. Proponents of the platform argued that it had helped bring order to the border and reduced illegal crossings.
Donald Trump begins his campaign against immigration
During his inauguration speech, trump He advanced: “I am going to declare a emergency situation on the southern border“, he announced and hinted at a plan to deport foreigners who commit crimes. He also promised to “send troops to the southern border to combat” illegal immigration.
An incoming White House official provided AP with details about the orders that would be signed on immigration matters. According to him, these measures will seek to restrict access to asylum, deploy troops on the border with Mexico, suspend the refugee program, force asylum seekers to remain in Mexico and eliminate citizenship by birthright.
In addition to these measures, the government of the incoming president intends to designate the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, targeting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This criminal organization was born in Venezuela, but it slowly spread until it became a threat in the United States with a wave of kidnappings, extortion and other crimes.
Source: Ambito
