Tag #Asylum Cases

What are the immediate consequences of the Trump administration's dismissal of 22 immigration judges on the existing backlog of immigration cases?

The Trump administration dismissed 22 immigration judges, including 13 awaiting swearing-in and 5 assistant chiefs, without explanation, sparking concerns about potential impacts on the already massive immigration court backlog of over 3.7 million cases. This action follows the replacement of five top court officials and a halt, then restoration, of funding for NGOs aiding deportation cases.