The White House has dismissed about 50 immigration judges and reassigned or encouraged another 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to retire in an effort to speed up cases and reduce a 3-million-case backlog, according to El Pa\u00eds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removals were quietly delivered through brief emails, signaling the administration\u2019s plan to reshape immigration courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some judges say they were targeted for their rulings. Jennifer Peyton said, \u201cI was shocked,\u201d calling her dismissal political.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sen. Dick Durbin criticized the decision as an \u201cabuse of power.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Association of Immigration Judges confirmed widespread concern, warning that \u201cmorale is low, and there\u2019s a sense of fear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former judge Carla Espinoza also alleged discrimination after her contract was not renewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Administration officials deny political motives, saying the changes aim to boost \u201cperformance, efficiency, and restoring faith in the system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supporters argue the overhaul is overdue, stating, \u201cThe days of activist judges standing in the way of border enforcement are over.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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