2 former immigration judges sue Trump administration over their removal
Summary
Two former immigration judges have sued President Donald Trump’s administration, saying they were removed from their jobs because of their race, sex, political views, and past work with immigrant advocacy groups. These judges were part of a larger group of at least 113 immigration judges fired during President Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- Carla Espinoza and Kyra Lilien are two former immigration judges suing the Trump administration.
- They claim they were fired due to their race, sex, political affiliation, age, and connections to immigrant advocacy.
- Both judges were hired in 2023 and removed after temporary probationary periods.
- The Department of Justice’s immigration office issued memos starting in early 2025 targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
- The memos labeled immigrant advocacy groups as "extremist" and promised to end certain hiring practices.
- The lawsuit says more women, people of color, and ethnic minorities were removed compared to others.
- The administration’s actions ended the usual practice of making probationary judges permanent.
- The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the lawsuits.
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