The article discusses the effects of the abrupt cancellation of the CBP One app, which facilitated legal entry into the U.S. for nearly a million migrants, on families hoping to flee violence and hardship. With appointments canceled and no avenues for appeals, migrants from Haiti, Venezuela, and elsewhere found themselves in despair at Mexico's border crossings. The emotional toll is detailed through personal stories, highlighting the struggles they faced after perilous journeys and their unfulfilled dreams of reaching a safer future.
With the CBP One app being discontinued, waves of migrants whose hopes were built around the system face uncertainty, leaving them stranded at the border.
Maria Mercado, once filled with hope of entering the U.S., was left in despair after learning her appointment was canceled just hours before.
After a long journey fleeing drug cartel violence, migrants now stare longingly at the U.S. border, struck by the arbitrary suspension of their entry.
The cancellation of the CBP One app has left tens of thousands stranded, with no recourse or support, raising questions about the treatment of migrants.
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