U.S. has a quarter fewer immigration judges than it did a year ago. Here's why
- Posted on February 23, 2026
- By NPR
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U.S. has a quarter fewer immigration judges than it did a year ago. Here's why
The continued drain of personnel from the already strained immigration court system has contributed to depleted staff morale, mounting case backlogs — and floundering due process.
