Mass Firing of Immigration Judges Amidst Deportation Push | JQJO

Seventeen immigration court judges have been fired, according to their union, the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers. Fifteen were dismissed on Friday and two on Monday, impacting courts in ten states. The firings, deemed "without cause," occur amidst the Trump administration's intensified deportation efforts and a massive court backlog of 3.5 million cases. While Congress authorized funding for 800 judges, the union criticizes the firings, claiming they worsen processing times. The Executive Office of Immigration Review declined to comment.