Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Fired Immigration Judges Fight Back Against Trump Administration
Immigration judges who were fired by the Trump administration are now speaking out.
They are appealing and taking legal action.
These judges feel they were unfairly fired and are sharing their stories.
The firings, totaling over 50, may have been due to things like their decisions on cases or because of discrimination.
The judges say this makes those still working nervous about their own jobs.
Fired immigration judges are fighting back against the Trump administration's terminations through appeals, legal action, and public statements.
Over 50 immigration judges have been fired since Trump's second presidential term.
Terminations are suspected to be due to gender discrimination, specific case decisions, and a courthouse tour with a Democratic Senator.
Some judges believe they were targeted because of their decisions, potentially fueled by political agendas.
The judges' union reports a significant number of departures, raising concerns among remaining judges.
- Who
- Fired immigration judges and the Trump administration.
- What
- Fired immigration judges are appealing their terminations by the Trump administration.
- When
- Firings have occurred since Trump's second term as president.
- Where
- The events are taking place in immigration courts across the country.
- Why
- Judges suspect firings are due to factors like gender discrimination and case decisions.
Terminated Judges' Perspective
Administration Response
Reasons for Terminations
Terminated Judges' Perspective
Terminations were unlawful and potentially motivated by discrimination or political bias.
Administration Response
The Executive Office for Immigration Review declined to comment on the firings.
- Number of Fired Judges
- Over 50
- Total Judge Departures
- 106 since January
- Current Immigration Judges
- About 600
- Judge's Union
- International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers
- Legal Action
- Appeals through Merit Systems Protection Board and potential action before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Backlog of Cases
- About 3.5 million