Judge Restores Status for 900,000 Migrants Via CBP One

U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston determined that the Trump administration violated federal law by revoking the immigration status of nearly 900,000 migrants. The decision came after the administration ended the CBP One program, which let migrants schedule border interviews and enter while awaiting asylum hearings. Burroughs stated in her ruling that officials failed to follow required legal processes when terminating parole.

The CBP One app began in 2023 and enabled migrants in Mexico to apply for entry at U.S. ports along the southern border. Migrants who used the app from May 16, 2023, to January 19, 2025, now have their status reinstated under Tuesday's order. This affects individuals who had been vetted and allowed temporary protection from deportation.

The Trump administration canceled CBP One last April and sent emails to migrants instructing them to leave the country. Department of Homeland Security officials described the judge's decision as "blatant judicial activism" that challenges presidential authority. DHS maintained that it had legal power to revoke the paroles as part of efforts to secure borders.

Skye Perryman, president of Democracy Forward, representing the plaintiffs, called the ruling a "clear rejection" of the administration's approach. Perryman noted that migrants "followed the law" by registering and gaining parole through the app. The decision highlights the administration's attempt to remove status abruptly as unlawful and harmful to those involved.

Nearly 900,000 immigrants now regain temporary safeguards, including work authorization, following the ruling. This change directly affects people who entered via CBP One and faced sudden status loss. The outcome means these individuals avoid immediate deportation risks while their cases proceed.

Burroughs' 62-page ruling emphasized that actions against the migrants were "not in accordance with law," setting a standard for parole revocations. The decision applies specifically to those impacted by the program's termination. This development underscores the role of judicial oversight in immigration policies.

Many migrants who relied on CBP One had built lives in the U.S. while waiting for asylum outcomes, affecting their families and jobs. The ruling ensures they can continue these routines without fear of abrupt removal. Thousands of families will see restored stability as a direct result.