Dossier
master calendar hearings
Coverage of master calendar hearings in the Nexus archive.
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- ‘Mega’ immigration hearings begin in New Orleans
The New Orleans immigration court has increased daily hearings under the Trump administration’s Department of Justice to expedite deportation decisions. Large 'mega master' hearings, which can include over 100 people, are being criticized by immigrant rights groups for pressuring unrepresented individuals to forfeit their right to challenge deportation.
- Immigration attorneys say some courts are holding over 100 case hearings daily
Immigration attorneys report that some courts are conducting over 100 case hearings daily. These hearings, known as master calendar hearings, are the first appearance of immigrants in deportation proceedings before a judge, where they are informed of their rights and potential charges.