Summary
Nearly four dozen immigration judges have been removed by the Trump administration without explanation. This comes as U.S. immigration courts are experiencing a record number of pending cases. The firings raise concerns about the administration's strict immigration policies.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration has fired nearly 48 immigration judges.
- These firings occurred without any explanations given.
- U.S. immigration courts currently face a record backlog of cases.
- Many of the judges who were fired had backgrounds in defending immigrants.
- The removals have led to questions about a possible connection to the administration's strict stance on immigration.
- Former immigration judge Emmett Soper discussed these issues with Geoff Bennett.
