Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Criticism Mounts Against EOIR Director Daren Margolin

2/3/2026

43 6

Summary

Story summary

Daren Margolin, director of the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), faces criticism from former colleagues who call him incompetent and unqualified.
Appointed under the Trump administration, Margolin is accused of prioritizing rapid deportations over due process.
Some judgments have been described as 'death sentences' for migrants.
The DOJ says EOIR employees support him.

1 of 1

Story summary

Daren Margolin, director of the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), faces criticism from former colleagues who call him incompetent and unqualified.
Appointed under the Trump administration, Margolin is accused of prioritizing rapid deportations over due process.
Some judgments have been described as 'death sentences' for migrants.
The DOJ says EOIR employees support him.