Controversial U.S. Asylum App Criticized for Human Rights Violations
The CBP One app, a mandatory tool for asylum seekers, faces backlash for turning legal asylum processes into a hazardous lottery and violating digital rights.
- Amnesty International condemns the CBP One app for violating international human rights and complicating asylum processes.
- Migrants face severe risks including kidnapping and extortion while waiting for appointments in Mexico.
- Critics argue the app's use of facial recognition and GPS tracking could lead to mass surveillance and discrimination.
- Over 547,000 appointments have been made through the app, yet many migrants remain stranded due to its limitations.
- Advocates demand immediate cessation of the app's mandatory use, citing failures in providing safe, fair asylum procedures.
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