NEARLY 20 US IMMIGRATION JUDGES FIRED IN SEPTEMBER

NEARLY 20 US IMMIGRATION JUDGES FIRED IN SEPTEMBER #america #usa #immigration

Nearly 20 immigration judges were just terminated or put on leave in September. This is the largest single-month cut we’ve seen this year, and it raises big questions about the future of immigration courts in the United States.” What Happened • “According to multiple reports, around 20 immigration judges across the country were notified this month that their jobs were ending or that they were being placed on administrative leave. • These terminations happened in several states, including New York, California, Florida, Maryland, and Washington. • In New York City alone, at least six judges were dismissed recently. • Some judges were given only a few days’ notice before being removed from their posts.” The Broader Pattern • “This isn’t an isolated incident. Since February 2025, the Trump administration has been steadily firing or not renewing dozens of immigration judges. • Earlier this year, 17 judges were fired across 10 states, and in February an entire class of new judges — before they even took the bench — was dismissed. • Many of these September cuts coincided with the end of the judges’ two-year probationary periods, which gave the administration the chance to end their service without stating a detailed cause.” Why It Matters • “Immigration courts already face a huge backlog — millions of pending cases, with some hearings scheduled years in the future. • By firing judges instead of adding more, the government risks slowing down the system even further. • Critics argue these terminations could also undermine judicial independence. Some judges believe they were targeted because their decisions didn’t align with the administration’s priorities. • At the same time, the administration has announced plans to bring in military lawyers, or JAG officers, to serve as temporary immigration judges, raising concerns about expertise and fairness.” The Impact • “For immigrants in removal proceedings, this means: o More delays in hearings, o Potentially more inconsistent rulings as new judges step in, o And uncertainty about who will preside over their cases. • Some fired judges are fighting back by appealing their terminations to the Merit Systems Protection Board. • Legal experts and advocacy groups are warning that this mass removal of judges could destabilize the already overburdened immigration court system.” “Bottom line: nearly 20 immigration judges were fired in September, making it the biggest round of cuts this year. With the backlog of cases already at crisis levels, many fear this will only make things worse.

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