Not having Global Entry doesn't prevent you from traveling anywhere, you just don't get to use the fast lane going through Customs or TSA lines. Global Entry is elective, not a requirement.
In other words, you just have normal status.
The appeal process should work better in this case than it did.
How long does the regular security process have to be before the 'privilege' of the express lane becomes more like the minimum requirement to travel? This is absolutely a form of control.
Not having Global Entry doesn't prevent you from traveling anywhere, you just don't get to use the fast lane going through Customs or TSA lines. Global Entry is elective, not a requirement.
In other words, you just have normal status.
The appeal process should work better in this case than it did.