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Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts


Published on 2025-02-15 19:40:38 - MSN
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  • The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government. On Friday, 13 judges who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief immigration judges were dismissed without notice,

The U.S. Justice Department has dismissed 20 immigration judges as part of significant government spending cuts, exacerbating the backlog in immigration courts. This action comes amidst a broader initiative to reduce federal spending, which has led to the termination of these judges who were initially appointed under a temporary authority during the Trump administration. The dismissals have raised concerns about the efficiency and fairness of the immigration court system, especially given the already overwhelming number of pending cases. Critics argue that these cuts could further delay asylum and deportation proceedings, impacting both the judges and the immigrants involved in these legal processes.

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