In a bold move on his first day back in office, President Trump rolled out a series of executive actions aimed at tightening the U.S. southern border. The orders essentially shut down key pathways for migrants to enter the country, including denying them the chance to claim asylum.

Trump’s directive, titled "Securing Our Borders," overturns policies from the Biden era that allowed migrants to apply for asylum once inside the U.S. The new measures also revive strict immigration rules from Trump’s first term, which had been reversed under Biden. In the order, Trump cited concerns over "potential terrorists, foreign spies, cartel members, and other hostile actors" entering the country, though critics argue the move could harm those fleeing dangerous conditions.

One of the first steps? Ditching CBP One, a government app that helped migrants schedule safe and orderly border crossings. Introduced during the Biden administration, the app was designed to reduce risky journeys, like crossing the Rio Grande. Under Trump’s plan, migrants who relied on the app for temporary work permits or parole status are now left in limbo.

This isn’t the first time Trump has focused on border security—his first term was marked by his push for a border wall. But this latest overhaul is broader, cutting off legal immigration routes entirely and leaving many wondering about the future of U.S. asylum policies.

As debates over immigration heat up, these changes signal a dramatic shift in how the U.S. handles its borders—and the lives of those hoping to enter.