Bartlomiej Skorupa
Coverage of Bartlomiej Skorupa in the Nexus archive.
- Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders
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.
- Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders
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.
- Breakneck pace in immigration courts is driving up deportation orders
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.