Bill Hing, the director of the Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic, warns that under the Trump administration, legal interpretations will shift, complicating cases for asylum seekers, particularly involving domestic and gang violence, which are currently prevalent among their clients.
Hing anticipates that federal courts will be pressed to act faster, potentially via 'rocket dockets,' leading to rushed proceedings that could hinder the ability for asylum seekers to adequately prepare their cases.
The composition of the judiciary may further impede immigration relief, as newly appointed conservative judges are expected to resist granting asylum based on expanding definitions of prosecutorial discretion, especially for individuals without criminal histories.
While Hing doesn't expect ICE to conduct street checks, he highlights that ending DACA could significantly impact the lives of approximately 500,000 undocumented individuals who are currently protected.
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