Andrew Arthur

The Trump administration is increasing the pace of immigration court hearings to address a backlog, leading to a surge in missed court dates and deportation orders. Data shows a threefold rise in 'mega' master hearings, with reduced preparation time for immigrants causing a spike in cases being closed without adjudication.

The Trump administration is accelerating immigration court proceedings by scheduling high-volume 'mega' master hearings to address a backlog, leading to a surge in missed court dates and deportation orders. Data shows a threefold increase in these hearings since June 2018, with reduced preparation time for immigrants, resulting in unprecedented rates of deportation and abandoned asylum claims.

The Trump administration is scheduling more immigration court cases per judge, leading to a surge in missed hearings and deportations. Data shows a threefold increase in 'mega' master hearings, reducing preparation time for immigrants and causing a rise in deportation orders. Critics argue this undermines due process while proponents view it as a solution to a backlog.

A Department of Homeland Security official was killed by a naturalized U.S. citizen with a criminal record, exposing vulnerabilities in federal vetting processes. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was linked to multiple violent crimes, prompting criticism of Biden-era immigration policies and calls for stronger safeguards.

A Department of Homeland Security official, Lauren Bullis, was killed by a naturalized U.S. citizen with a criminal record, exposing vulnerabilities in federal vetting processes. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was naturalized in 2022 despite prior convictions, prompting criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies and calls for improved screening.