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Justice Department fires multiple immigration judges amid case backlog
A union representing the judges said it "makes no sense" to make cuts to immigration courts as Trump promises to carry out mass deportations, which must go through the courts.
Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts
The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges without explanation, a union official said Saturday amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government. On Friday, 13 judges who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief immigration judges were dismissed without notice,
DOJ fires multiple immigration judges
The acting director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review at the Justice Department, which oversees immigration courts, has fired several immigration judges. NBC News has not confirmed the exact number affected.
Boston judge grills Justice Department on Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship for children of immigrants
The Justice Department argued that the 14th Amendment has been misinterpreted by the Supreme Court and doesn’t grant birthright citizenship to children of people who are unlawfully present.
Trump administration fires new immigration judges
The Trump administration has fired a slew of immigration judges as part of the sweeping moves to cut thousands of government workers. The Friday terminations affected five assistant chief immigration judges,
Adams Case Highlights: Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Dismiss Case, Capping Days of Drama
The move was preceded by a wave of resignations of prosecutors, each refusing to sign the motion and some criticizing the ...
Fast-moving Trump DOGE policies and court challenges leave Justice Department lawyers twisting in the wind
Attorneys tasked with defending Trump’s agenda over the past few weeks have been put in an extremely challenging position, often showing up to court proceedings not fully prepared or with incorrect in ...
Judge temporarily bars Justice Department from disclosing information about FBI agents tied to Jan. 6 probes
A group of unnamed FBI agents and the FBI Agents Association are seeking to prevent the Justice Department from disclosing a ...
Biden's focus on confirming judges reshaped courts as Democrats challenge Trump agenda
Courts have become Democrats' best chance of thwarting President Donald Trump's efforts to significantly downsize and reshape the federal government.
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Judge blocks CFPB firings amid Treasury labor union lawsuit
A federal judge temporarily blocked the mass firing of CFPB employees on Friday as part of a lawsuit filed by federal employee trade unions.
Justice Department appeals as second judge in 2 days blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A federal judge who already questioned the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive ...
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Judge Yodit Tewolde’s justice and TV stardom
From the courtroom to the media spotlight, Judge Yodit Tewolde is shaping the future of justice and redefining legal storytelling.
Adams Case Highlights: Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Dismiss Adams Case, Capping Days of Drama
The revelations came in part from the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, Danielle R. Sassoon, who resigned rather than heed ...