Does applying for a US National Interest Exception suspend current entry rights?

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Tentative answer: it seems like this was a mistake on the part of the airline or CBP, as my friend was able to board the same flight the next day and was admitted into the US.

Edit 2021-08-25: This post from QZ suggests this is not an isolated case, but does not explain the cause:

Despite holding valid visas and proof of being out of a restricted area for more than 14 days, some travelers are being denied boarding at Dubrovnik’s airport. They are receiving little explanation as to why, other than it is the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that is not granting them permission to travel to the US.

What is happening appears to be nothing more than a glitch, and travelers who have been denied visa clearance were eventually allowed on later flights, but not without inconveniences that include risking delayed returns to work, or family separation.

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