Wed Jan 22 05:47:27 IST 2025: ## Trump Shuts Down App Used by Millions Seeking US Asylum, Imposes Border Crackdown
**Washington D.C. –** In a dramatic first-day action, President Donald Trump has effectively ended a program that allowed nearly a million asylum seekers to enter the United States legally. Trump signed an executive order immediately suspending the CBP One app, the sole method for securing asylum appointments at the US-Mexico border, fulfilling a key campaign promise.
The CBP One app, initially designed for commercial trucking, was expanded under the Biden administration to allow undocumented migrants to schedule asylum appointments. Over the course of a year and a half, approximately 1,450 appointments were granted daily through a lottery system, granting successful applicants legal entry and work permits. This program drew fierce criticism from Trump and his supporters, who accused the Biden administration of facilitating illegal immigration.
Trump’s executive order not only shuts down the app and cancels all existing appointments but also declares a national emergency on the southern border. The President announced the immediate deployment of troops to halt illegal crossings and plans to impose a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada, accusing them of complicity in allowing illegal border crossings. This tariff is scheduled to take effect February 1st.
The move is expected to face legal challenges from organizations like Amnesty International. While Trump pledged to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, the long-term impact and enforceability of his sweeping immigration changes remain to be seen. The abrupt end to the CBP One app program leaves the fate of thousands of asylum seekers uncertain.
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