"Trump's Immigration Overhaul: A Shift in the Balance of Power In a significant move that has sent shockwaves through the immigration community, the Trump administration has been making drastic changes to the US legal immigration system since its return to office. One of the most notable developments has been the rapid acceleration of deportations and a crackdown on asylum seekers. But behind the scenes, the administration has also been quietly reshaping the judiciary that handles these cases. The Justice Department has fired over 100 sitting immigration judges, sparking concerns about the independence of the judiciary and the potential for biased decision-making. In an exclusive interview, Ali Rogin speaks with one of the fired judges, offering a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the immigration system and the human cost of these sweeping changes."
Since returning to office, Trump has made sweeping changes to the legal immigration system, including speeding up deportations and tamping down on asylum seekers. The Justice Department has also fired more than 100 sitting immigration judges and is now advertising to hire so-called "deportation judges" in their place. Ali Rogin speaks with one of the fired judges for more.
