Sacramento Immigration Court Under Fire | Fresno News

Sacramento’s immigration court is in upheaval, with six of seven judges ousted in just a year—leaving only three to handle thousands of deportation cases. These DOJ-appointed judges, who decide asylum and relief outcomes, are easily removable, and their replacements reflect a new administration’s push for “rule of law.” Fired judges consistently approved more asylum cases than the national average, sparking accusations of targeted purges—not just for rulings, but also for demographics: women, former Biden appointees, immigrant advocates, and those with Hispanic-sounding names. Legal experts call it an assault on judicial independence, even as long-serving, respected judges with decades of experience are swept away. 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/17068fdfdd751080