Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
Summary
Last month, US immigration courts closed over 100,000 cases, many through fast-tracked mass hearings called "mega-masters," where judges issue deportation orders quickly. Many immigrants face removal orders without attending their hearings, often because they did not receive notice of rescheduled court dates or were afraid to appear due to arrests at immigration courts.Key Facts
- Over 100,000 immigration cases were closed in June, mainly by deportation orders.
- Judges across the US are holding large, fast-paced group hearings called “mega-masters” with up to 185 cases in one session.
- In Chicago, deportation orders increased by 120% between March and June.
- More than 78% of cases last month ended in removal orders issued in absentia—meaning immigrants were not present.
- Many immigrants did not get notices of their hearing changes and were unaware of their deportation risk.
- "Mega-masters" rapidly schedule many cases together, sometimes with hundreds of people told to appear at once.
- Master calendar hearings, normally administrative, now often decide deportation early in the process.
- Court date changes can be hard for immigrants to manage due to work, travel, and financial challenges.
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