In a remarkable and decisive move that captured global attention, Donald Trump took office and immediately implemented one of his most talked-about campaign promises: tightening the control at the US-Mexico border.

As the new policy was enacted, the repercussions were felt swiftly and deeply by thousands of hopeful migrants who found themselves unable to continue their journey into the United States.

Among the many affected was an elderly Columbian woman who was visibly moved by the sudden change, her tears telling the silent story of many whose hopes were pinned on crossing into American soil.

This immediate enforcement saw the shutdown of the CBP One app, a tool that many migrants relied on to facilitate their entry. The decision came just moments after Trump’s inauguration ceremony concluded, catching many by surprise.

On the ground in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso, countless individuals were left stranded. Many of these people had painstakingly made their way to this point, with dreams of starting afresh in a new land now shattered.

The abrupt cessation of border entries added stress and confusion to what is already an arduous journey for migrants. With the cancelation of all appointments via the CBP One app, the news echoed like a bolt of unexpected thunder among the crowds.

The policy update stipulates that only those with complete and proper documentation proving legal status and a credible purpose for entry are allowed to pass. Previous appointments were invalidated, leaving many migrants in a state of emotional distress.

For these people, the border was not just a line on a map but a gateway to potential opportunity and hope, now temporarily closed by a policy shift that underscores the complexities and human impact of immigration control.