Good thread about today's announcement of new immigration judges. And I've got another thing to flag.
6 will go to a brand new "Richmond Immigration Adjudication Center," an office building where the public isn't allowed and judges appear by video in hearings around the country.
6 will go to a brand new "Richmond Immigration Adjudication Center," an office building where the public isn't allowed and judges appear by video in hearings around the country.
https://twitter.com/crimmigration/status/1390341584093290503
This the third so-called "Immigration Adjudication Center," with the other two in Falls Church, VA and Fort Worth, TX.
Judges in these centers will order thousands of people deported without every having to look someone directly in the face. It's all done through video.
Judges in these centers will order thousands of people deported without every having to look someone directly in the face. It's all done through video.
The EOIR Director under Trump, James McHenry, seemingly wanted an immigration court system that operates like Social Security (judges all appearing via video), rather than a traditional courtroom with everyone in one place.
Today's announcement is likely a result of that push.
Today's announcement is likely a result of that push.
Since taking office the Biden administration hasn't made any major moves in the immigration courts (at least publicly). So the system put in place over the last four years continues to grind forward and produce a steady erosion of due process.
Time to pay attention, AG Garland.
Time to pay attention, AG Garland.
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