(TJV NEWS) Some of the more than 900,000 individuals who entered the U.S. using the CBP One app have been informed that their legal status has been revoked, following a directive from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the decision was made as part of efforts to combat the border crisis and enhance national security.

“The Biden Administration abused the parole authority to allow millions of illegal aliens into the U.S. which further fueled the worst border crisis in U.S. history,” a DHS spokesperson told The Epoch Times. “Under federal law, Secretary Noem—in support of the President—has full authority to revoke parole. Canceling these paroles is a promise kept to the American people to secure our borders and protect national security,” they added.

Federal law grants the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to parole applicants on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Once the purpose of the parole has been served, the individual must return to the custody they were in before being paroled, and their case will be handled like any other applicant seeking admission to the United States.

In line with this policy, formal termination notices have been issued to affected individuals, urging them to voluntarily leave the U.S. through the CBP Home App. “Those who refuse will be found, removed, and permanently barred from reentry,” the DHS spokesperson emphasized. The Epoch Times reported that DHS has warned of escalating fines for those who fail to comply.

While DHS did not provide exact numbers on how many parolees have received these notices, the agency confirmed that over 936,500 people were granted entry via the CBP One app as of late 2024. The majority of these individuals came from Venezuela, Cuba, and Mexico. The app was originally promoted by the Biden administration as a safe way for individuals who might otherwise attempt to cross the border illegally to meet with immigration officials and enter the U.S. legally, once cleared.

However, critics like Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) argued that the app allowed people to enter the country who should not have been granted entry in the first place. The DHS Office of Inspector General also highlighted issues with the app’s admission process, noting it lacked proper checks, including an inability to verify the photographs submitted by applicants.

In January 2025, Customs and Border Protection announced the suspension of appointments through the CBP One app on the day President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term. Trump had previously described the app as “a phone app for smuggling illegals.” The Epoch Times reported that the continued fallout from these developments remains a significant part of the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policy in the U.S