The Biden-Harris administration allowed a Venezuelan migrant, Rodrigo, and his family to enter the U.S. through the CBP One app without being questioned about asylum. After entering Eagle Pass, Texas, they roamed the streets in search of shelter, unable to find an open migrant shelter or afford food or lodging.
Rodrigo, along with his wife and two children, said they were not asked to make a formal asylum claim or explain why they left Venezuela during their processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. They only needed to prove their familial relationship, gaining entry through the CBP One program after waiting two months in Mexico for an appointment.
The family’s release is part of a broader system under the Biden-Harris administration, where the CBP One app allows migrants to enter the U.S. without a credible fear hearing. The app has been expanded to southern Mexico, allowing migrants from multiple countries to gain entry. Over 800,000 migrants are released annually through the program to pursue asylum claims or under parole status.
