Durbin Accuses Trump DOJ of “Attack on Due Process” After Judge Purge
A growing clash is unfolding over U.S. deportation policy, as fired immigration judges and lawmakers warn the system is being reshaped to speed removals.
According to PBS and Senate records, the Trump administration has removed multiple immigration judges, many “without cause”, while pushing aggressive deportation goals.
At the same time, ICE enforcement has surged nationwide. The Washington Post reported tens of thousands of arrests since 2025, including many involving immigrants with no criminal record.
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Reuters also found ICE used TSA travel data to track and arrest more than 800 people, expanding enforcement reach beyond traditional methods.
Democrats now warn of system breakdowns, alleging deportations have occurred before legal review due to tracking failures.
Former judges cited in reporting claim pressure inside courts to move cases faster, though full details of those allegations remain contested.
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