Trump Administration Shifts Asylum Cases to DOJ Judges

The Trump administration has announced a new rule that changes how asylum applications are handled.

Normally, asylum officers would interview applicants before deciding whether to approve the application or send the case to an immigration judge.

Under the new rule, some asylum applications can be sent directly to immigration judges without an interview.

The government says this will help reduce the backlog of asylum cases and protect national security.

However, some immigration advocates argue that this rule is part of a plan to speed up deportations and that it will waste taxpayer money.

They also think the rule might not be legal and could be challenged in court.