Judges Urged to Fast-Track Immigration Cases, Limiting Time for Visa Delays

Guardian reports that immigration judges were instructed to tighten use of continuances and deny extended time for applicants awaiting visas or green cards, risking deportation for vulnerable groups like abused children and crime survivors. The training materials emphasize swift adjudication amid a large backlog, raising concerns about due process and access to legal representation, even as officials say they aim to resolve cases promptly and lawfully.