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Trump Administration Dismisses Three Immigration Judges Amid Controversy

4/14/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dismissed three Massachusetts immigration judges, including Roopal Patel and Nina Froes.
Roopal Patel's termination occurred while she presided over a case.
Nina Froes received dismissal notice during a hearing.
Both judges were Biden appointees who warned of a political agenda reshaping the immigration bench.
Over 100 judges have been fired since January 2025, raising concerns about due process.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dismissed three Massachusetts immigration judges, including Roopal Patel and Nina Froes.
Roopal Patel's termination occurred while she presided over a case.
Nina Froes received dismissal notice during a hearing.
Both judges were Biden appointees who warned of a political agenda reshaping the immigration bench.
Over 100 judges have been fired since January 2025, raising concerns about due process.