San Francisco Immigration Court

The San Francisco immigration court, one of the busiest in the U.S. and most likely to grant asylum applications, has shut down. The closure impacts immigration case processing and asylum approvals.

Concord’s immigration court is holding 'mega master' hearings, processing over three times the normal number of cases, which has sparked fears of increased deportations. A related article mentions a planned closure of an SF immigration court that could delay cases further.

The San Francisco immigration court has shut down following the dismissal of several judges, disrupting asylum proceedings. The closure highlights concerns about the impact of administrative purges on immigration legal processes. The court handles cases critical to asylum seekers and immigrants awaiting decisions.

A California immigration judge, Kyra Lilien, is suing the Department of Justice, alleging she was fired due to her registered Democrat status and affiliations with immigrant-rights groups. She claims her termination violated her civil and First Amendment rights. The lawsuit names nearly 30 other immigration judges who were either fired or not converted from probationary periods.

A California immigration judge, Kyra Lilien, is suing the Department of Justice alleging she was fired due to her being a registered Democrat and a woman over 40. She claims her termination violated her civil and First Amendment rights. The lawsuit also mentions nearly 30 other immigration judges who were either fired or not converted from probationary periods.