Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders
Summary
The Trump administration is speeding up immigration court hearings to clear a large backlog. This has led to many immigrants missing their court dates and receiving quick deportation orders without enough time to prepare their cases.Key Facts
- Immigration courts are holding many large group hearings called "mega" master hearings, with over 1,300 in June 2026.
- The time immigrants have to prepare for hearings has dropped from about six months to just over one month.
- Many immigrants miss their hearings and are ordered deported quickly, often before their asylum claims are heard.
- Supporters say faster hearings fix a long-standing problem of endless court delays.
- Critics worry that rushing cases may harm judges' performance and deny fair legal process.
- The Justice Department says judges are working to handle all cases fairly while resolving them faster.
- Mega hearings can mean long waits in crowded and hot court lobbies.
- Detained children in court are accompanied by caregivers and legal helpers.
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