Immigration attorneys say some courts are holding over 100 case hearings daily
Summary
Immigration courts are holding unusually large group hearings, called “mega master” hearings, with over 100 cases scheduled at once. Attorneys say this is a new approach by the Trump administration to speed up deportations, often moving hearings up without proper notice.Key Facts
- Master calendar hearings are the first court appearance for immigrants facing deportation.
- Normally, these hearings involve about 10 to 15 people, but now some have over 100 cases.
- Some hearings that were scheduled months later have been suddenly moved up with little or no warning.
- The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which manages immigration courts, confirmed they are working to complete cases faster.
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association is advising lawyers to regularly check court schedules due to frequent changes.
- Attorneys worry that individuals without lawyers might miss these large hearings, leading to automatic deportation orders.
- The tactic is seen as a way to increase the number of deportations quickly.
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