(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – Taking bold action against Joe Biden’s last-minute acts, the Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges, dismissing “midnight” appointments made under President Biden late in December and early January.
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The Trump administration’s decision to fire twenty immigration judges appointed in the final days of Biden’s term highlights the ongoing clash in America’s immigration system.
The firings have sparked intense debate, leaving many concerned about their implications.
Included were seven assistant chief immigration judges who were also let go without explanation, leaving many puzzled about the broader implications.
Union official Matthew Biggs stated, “The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government.”
Matthew Biggs voiced concerns over the lack of transparency in these decisions, cited by ABC News.
The U.S. immigration court system is buckling under the pressure of more than 3.7 million pending cases.
Asylum cases, in particular, face significant delays, taking years to resolve.
Despite bipartisan calls for hiring additional judges and support staff, Trump continues to push for a more streamlined system.
The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government. https://t.co/6Ml8s56pRM
— Spectrum News 1 Texas (@SpectrumNews1TX) February 16, 2025
Some view this as contradicting his campaign promise to hire more judges to address the backlog.
Sirce Owen, acting director of the Department of Justice, continues to make waves by reversing many of Biden’s immigration policies.
The firing of long-serving judges like Kerry E. Doyle, who heralded extensive experience, underscores the administration’s intent to overhaul the system radically.
Doyle took to LinkedIn to express her concerns about the political motivations behind her dismissal, stating, “Unfortunately, I was unable to avoid the political pink slip.”
The pressure on current immigration judges has mounted, raising questions about due process for those facing deportation.
The Trump administration previously replaced top court officials, including former acting director Mary Cheng, further indicating its desire to reshape the immigration system to reflect its stringent policies.
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