Immigration Judges

Since Trump was re-elected, about a dozen veteran immigration judges in Chicago have stepped down or been fired. Some of those judges have told WBEZ they faced intense pressure to find fewer reasons to grant asylum. Their replacements have limited background in immigration law. Experts say as result, more asylum petitions are being denied. HOST: LANE

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