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California has lost more than a quarter of its immigration judges this year

California has seen a significant reduction in its immigration judges, losing at least 35 since January, resulting in a total of 97 judges fired nationwide since the Trump administration began. This decline raises concerns among critics about the potential loss of due process in immigration hearings.

FBI OFFICER waits in a hallway outside of a courtroom at New York-Federal Plaza Immigration Court inside the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building in New York City on June 11, 2025. The New York-Federal Plaza Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, a sub-agency of the US Department of Justice. US President Donald Trump has made deporting undocumented immigrants a key priority for his second term, after successfully campaigning against an alleged "invasion" by criminals. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

FBI OFFICER waits in a hallway outside of a courtroom at New York-Federal Plaza Immigration Court inside the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building in New York City on June 11, 2025. The New York-Federal Plaza Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, a sub-agency of the US Department of Justice. US President Donald Trump has made deporting undocumented immigrants a key priority for his second term, after successfully campaigning against an alleged "invasion" by criminals. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Credit: (Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images)

Key Highlights

  • California's immigration judges reduced from 132 to 97.
  • At least 35 immigration judges have been lost in California this year.
  • Nationwide, 97 immigration judges have been fired since President Trump took office.
  • Critics warn that the loss of judges could impact due process in immigration cases.
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  1. California has lost more than a quarter of its immigration judges this year

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