"Over 50 immigration judges have been fired nationwide since January, raising suspicions that those terminated were not aligning with deportation goals set by the Trump administration."
"Judge Kyra Lilien was terminated in the middle of a hearing, indicating the abrupt and chaotic nature of these firings in the immigration court system."
"Trump's administration has been simultaneously hiring new judges while dismissing others, leading to concerns over the criteria used for these employment decisions."
"Despite a large budget allocation for expanding the immigration court system, the firings hint at a troubling atmosphere for judges who aren't meeting certain deportation quotas."
Since January, over 50 immigration judges have been dismissed across the U.S., with judges in the Bay Area also affected. The firings seem to be linked to judges not meeting deportation targets set by the Trump administration, which aims to increase the number of judges while maintaining strict deportation goals. Among those fired is Judge Kyra Lilien, who was notified during a court hearing. Estimates suggest eight Bay Area judges were let go in recent months, reflecting a troubling climate for impartiality in immigration adjudication.
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