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Trump Administration Fires Immigration Judges, Sparks Due Process Concerns

11/7/2025

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Trump Reshapes Immigration Judiciary

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration fired numerous immigration judges, raising concerns about immigrants' due process.
NPR analysis shows the majority of the roughly 70 terminated judges had experience in immigrant defense.
Anam Petit, an immigration judge, and Kyra Lilien, an immigration judge, reported dismissal without explanation.
The administration appointed new immigration judges with backgrounds in immigration enforcement, signaling a shift in priorities.

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Judge Bans Crowd-Control

U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis in Chicago bans tear gas and crowd-control weapons unless absolutely necessary, and requires body cameras and warnings before force.
The ruling follows testimonies from protesters and clergy about aggressive tactics, including unprovoked tear gas.
DHS plans to appeal, calling the decision extreme.
Federal workers face stress from the ongoing shutdown amid bullying claims against U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.

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Trump Reshapes Immigration Judiciary

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration fired numerous immigration judges, raising concerns about immigrants' due process.
NPR analysis shows the majority of the roughly 70 terminated judges had experience in immigrant defense.
Anam Petit, an immigration judge, and Kyra Lilien, an immigration judge, reported dismissal without explanation.
The administration appointed new immigration judges with backgrounds in immigration enforcement, signaling a shift in priorities.

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