
Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, vows to shut down the controversial CBP One app, marking a significant shift in immigration policy.
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At a Glance
- Kristi Noem, nominated by Trump to lead DHS, plans to end the CBP One app
- The app has facilitated nearly one million migrant entries during Biden’s presidency
- Noem pledges to preserve data from the app to track migrants
- Republicans criticize the app for being prone to abuse
- Trump promises to seal the border and stop migrant flights within 24 hours of taking office
Noem’s Stance on CBP One App
Kristi Noem, the nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security under the incoming Trump administration, has taken a firm stance against the CBP One app, a cornerstone of President Biden’s immigration policy. During her Senate confirmation hearing, Noem addressed Republican concerns about the app, which has been criticized for facilitating the entry of nearly one million migrants into the United States.
“It will be shut down. There’s data we will preserve so that we can go find these people. These programs need to be eliminated,” Kristi Noem said.
Noem’s commitment to dismantling the app while simultaneously maintaining oversight of existing users through data preservation marks a significant departure from the current administration’s approach. Republicans have long criticized the CBP One app for being prone to abuse, arguing that its minimal requirements for asylum seekers expose the system to potential exploitation.
Impact of CBP One on Immigration
The CBP One app, expanded by the Biden administration to alleviate pressure on the southern border, has become a contentious issue in the immigration debate. Data suggests that up to one million migrants may have entered the U.S. through the app by the end of Biden’s term. Critics argue that the program allows approved migrants to enter the country and remain free until their court dates, which are often scheduled years later.
Senator Josh Hawley, during Noem’s hearing, referred to the CBP One app as a “concierge service.”
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Despite President Biden’s promise to limit entries via CBP One to 43,000 per month, the number has continued to increase. Importantly, migrants entering through the app are not classified as traditional border crossers by law enforcement, potentially skewing official immigration statistics.
Former President Donald Trump has made immigration a central issue in his campaign, linking the CBP One program to his broader critique of Biden’s immigration policies. Trump’s promises are sweeping and ambitious, aiming to dramatically reshape the current immigration landscape.
As Noem prepares to potentially take the helm at the Department of Homeland Security, her plans to overhaul the agency and eliminate the CBP One app signal a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy. The preservation of data from the app, while shutting down its operations, suggests a strategy to maintain oversight of those who have already entered the country through this channel.