Fact check: If someone came here through CBOne are they now considered here illegally

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, individuals who entered the United States through the CBP One app are now being considered as being in the country illegally following recent policy changes. The Department of Homeland Security has revoked the legal status for migrants who entered through CBP One and is telling them to leave the country immediately ^[1]. This represents a significant shift from the previous administration's policy, where CBP One was used for scheduling appointments for asylum seekers and the Biden administration made its use mandatory for those seeking asylum ^[2].

The termination of parole for CBP One app users could impact over 900,000 people and may leave them without lawful status or work authorization, despite having followed lawful procedures to enter the country ^[3]. These individuals are receiving termination notices and are being urged to leave the US ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial pieces of context that significantly impact the answer:

• Many of these individuals may still have pending asylum applications or other protections that could affect their immigration status ^[4], meaning their legal situation may be more complex than simply being "illegal"
• The administration's actions are being challenged in court ^[3], indicating that the legal status of these individuals may still be in flux and subject to judicial review
• The CBP One app was originally designed as a legal pathway for entry for asylum seekers and parole applicants ^[2], meaning these individuals initially entered through what was considered a lawful process
• The current policy represents a dramatic reversal from the previous administration's approach, where CBP One use was not only permitted but mandatory for asylum seekers

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question, while factually answerable, contains an implicit bias by framing the issue in binary terms of "legal" versus "illegal" status. This framing oversimplifies a complex immigration situation where:

• Individuals followed lawful procedures to enter the country through an officially sanctioned government application ^[3]
• Their current status may be subject to ongoing legal challenges and court proceedings ^[3]
• Many may have pending asylum applications or other protections that could maintain their legal status ^[4]

The question also fails to acknowledge that these individuals are facing potential civil enforcement actions, including significant financial penalties, as referenced in cases where undocumented immigrants face fines exceeding $1.8 million for failing to leave after removal orders ^[5]. This suggests the administration views non-compliance with departure orders as a serious legal matter with substantial consequences.