Judge Rules Trump Illegally Shut Down CBP One Border Processing App

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration illegally terminated the CBP One border processing app, finding the administration 'took action that was not in accordance with law.'

The Ruling

• Judge: US District Court Judge Allison Burroughs
• Finding: Termination violated statutory and regulatory process
• Impact: Status of 900,000 migrants who used the app potentially restored

What Happened

The Biden-era app streamlined border processing for asylum seekers. Trump terminated it upon taking office and revoked status for 900,000 migrants, sending a mass email: 'It is time for you to leave the United States.'

Analysis

This is a significant check on executive power. Even the president cannot bypass statutory process when terminating programs. The 83-point gap between rejected and accepted applicants in the Lanzhou University case invites skepticism about the fairness of graduate admissions.