Immigration Judges Face Increased Caseloads Amid Deportation Efforts

Immigration Judges’ Workload Increases

Immigration judges are experiencing a surge in their caseloads. This development is due to administrative efforts to expedite deportations.

Concerns Over Due Process

Attorneys representing immigrants express concerns. They worry that speeding up deportations might infringe on due process rights.

On June 3, a family exited the San Antonio Immigration Court. Immigration judges now face over 100 cases daily during ‘mega immigration hearings.’ These hearings are starting this week across various major cities nationwide.

San Antonio’s Immigration Court

At the San Antonio Immigration Court, Judge Cynthia LaFuente-Gaona usually heard a few dozen cases per day. Her courtroom sees men, women, and children appealing to stay in the U.S.