Two gang members enter US legally using government app for migrants

Two Venezuelan men, accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang, entered the U.S. legally using the CBP One Mobile App. They are currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Colorado. The app allows migrants to request asylum appointments at the U.S.-Mexico border. Critics argue it fails to properly vet applicants, as it does not check criminal histories for Venezuelans due to a lack of diplomatic relations. Since 2021, over a million Venezuelans have entered the U.S. under this program. Republican lawmakers are calling for an end to the app, citing concerns about public safety and inadequate vetting processes.