Mass deportation proceedings are accelerating as immigration courts shift toward large-group hearings, streamlining cases but raising concerns over due process. Judges now preside over sessions where dozens of individuals face removal orders simultaneously, often without legal representation. Critics argue the approach risks overlooking individual circumstances, while advocates highlight the backlog as a driving force behind the change. The shift reflects broader trends in immigration enforcement amid rising caseloads and limited judicial resources.
Initial immigration court hearings are increasingly handled en masse as deportations grow.
