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Trump Administration Erodes Immigrant Due Process, Backlog Soars

3/20/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration has narrowed due process for immigrants through the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
In 2025, the BIA issued 70 decisions, the most since 2009, with 97% favorable to the Department of Homeland Security.
The trend has made it harder for immigrants to secure bond or appeal deportation decisions.
As of early 2026, the backlog stands near 200,000 cases with fewer judges to handle them.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration has narrowed due process for immigrants through the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
In 2025, the BIA issued 70 decisions, the most since 2009, with 97% favorable to the Department of Homeland Security.
The trend has made it harder for immigrants to secure bond or appeal deportation decisions.
As of early 2026, the backlog stands near 200,000 cases with fewer judges to handle them.