Judge Sues Over Immigration Case Pressure | Salt Lake City News

An immigration judge, Sister Dillon, is suing the government after she claims she was fired for upholding legal standards in a young immigrant’s asylum case — specifically, refusing to fast-track removal. She alleges pressure from above, including warnings that the White House was watching her, and says she resisted directives like one from 2025 forcing judges to grant ICE motions to move cases. Her lawsuit also cites violations of whistleblower protections and constitutional rights. This isn’t isolated: over 135 immigration judges have been fired since January 2025, many citing discrimination based on gender, age, or advocacy. The San Francisco immigration court has shut down permanently, adding to concerns about judicial independence and political interference in the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c30af0fe169d69bf