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politics8 days ago•4 min saved

Trump Expands Immigration Judge Ranks to Speed Deportations

The Trump administration sworn in 77 permanent and 5 temporary immigration judges—the largest class in DOJ history—as part of a broader push to speed deportations and overhaul immigration courts. The move follows a purge of dozens of judges and aims to restore efficiency, bringing the judge corps closer to 700 while the backlog of pending cases has been reduced from about 4 million to roughly 3.5 million since January 2025, though critics say the appointments threaten the courts’ impartiality and fairness.

via CBS News|

#asylum-backlog #deportation #immigration-judges

television1 month ago•6 min saved

CBS Sunday Morning explores immigration court purges amid a year in review of arts, energy, and innovation

CBS News Sunday Morning’s April 19 edition features a cover story on the Trump-era immigration court purges, with former immigration judges questioning due process as tens of thousands are detained by ICE and hundreds of judges are replaced by so-called deportation judges; the episode also profiles George Nakashima’s legacy via his daughter, explores Panthalassa’s wave‑energy data centers, includes a portrait of Joe Biden by Michael Shane Neal, and carves out segments on a viral singing car salesman, Breadlab’s wheat breeding, the Broadway debut of Proof with Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri, trucking-safety accountability, and Biomason’s biocement, plus a round of notable deaths and show scheduling details.

via CBS News|

#ice #immigration #immigration-judges

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Partisan Battles and Resignations Shake Immigration Courts

Democrats in Washington introduced a bill to restrict who can be appointed as immigration judges, while Republicans won a House seat in Tennessee, with both developments highlighting ongoing political shifts. Additionally, the U.S. military conducted controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean, prompting congressional investigations, and concerns persist over federal staffing at the Department of Education affecting disability law enforcement.

via NPR|

#democrats #gop #house-election

immigration5 months ago•6 min saved

Democrats and GOP Clash Over Immigration Judge Appointments Amid Court Reshaping

Democrats in Washington are proposing legislation to restrict the appointment of temporary immigration judges to those with significant experience, in response to recent mass layoffs and firings of experienced judges by the Trump administration, which aims to reshape the immigration court system amid ongoing backlogs and controversy over the administration's approach to immigration enforcement.

via NPR|

#administration #backlog #immigration

immigration6 months ago•12 min saved

Trump Administration's Immigration Judge Purge Sparks Concerns Over Due Process

The DOJ has been dismissing immigration judges, particularly those with backgrounds defending immigrants, amid increased deportation efforts and political tensions, leading to concerns about fairness and the loss of experienced judges.

via NPR|

#doj #firing #immigrant-defense-backgrounds

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Congressman Santos Calls for Border Closure at Migrant Shelter, Mayor Adams Responds"

Congressman George Santos called for the closure of the migrant shelter at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens, stating that the border needs to be closed to address the ongoing crisis. He proposed housing migrants in areas where the policies supporting immigration are popular and suggested that officials stop accepting migrants into the US and the city. Santos also emphasized the need for more immigration judges to handle the backlog of cases. Meanwhile, a new emergency shelter is set to open at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, which will be able to accommodate up to 2,500 people.

via WABC-TV|

#border-crisis #creedmoor-psychiatric-center #george-santos