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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Partisan Battles and Resignations Shake Immigration Courts

Democrats in Washington introduced a bill to restrict who can be appointed as immigration judges, while Republicans won a House seat in Tennessee, with both developments highlighting ongoing political shifts. Additionally, the U.S. military conducted controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean, prompting congressional investigations, and concerns persist over federal staffing at the Department of Education affecting disability law enforcement.

via NPR|

#democrats #gop #house-election

immigration1 month ago•6 min saved

Democrats and GOP Clash Over Immigration Judge Appointments Amid Court Reshaping

Democrats in Washington are proposing legislation to restrict the appointment of temporary immigration judges to those with significant experience, in response to recent mass layoffs and firings of experienced judges by the Trump administration, which aims to reshape the immigration court system amid ongoing backlogs and controversy over the administration's approach to immigration enforcement.

via NPR|

#administration #backlog #immigration

immigration2 months ago•12 min saved

Trump Administration's Immigration Judge Purge Sparks Concerns Over Due Process

The DOJ has been dismissing immigration judges, particularly those with backgrounds defending immigrants, amid increased deportation efforts and political tensions, leading to concerns about fairness and the loss of experienced judges.

via NPR|

#doj #firing #immigrant-defense-backgrounds

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

"Congressman Santos Calls for Border Closure at Migrant Shelter, Mayor Adams Responds"

Congressman George Santos called for the closure of the migrant shelter at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens, stating that the border needs to be closed to address the ongoing crisis. He proposed housing migrants in areas where the policies supporting immigration are popular and suggested that officials stop accepting migrants into the US and the city. Santos also emphasized the need for more immigration judges to handle the backlog of cases. Meanwhile, a new emergency shelter is set to open at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, which will be able to accommodate up to 2,500 people.

via WABC-TV|

#border-crisis #creedmoor-psychiatric-center #george-santos