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Immigration judges work for the Justice Department, not the independent judicial branch, meaning they can be hired and fired by administration officials.
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US immigration judges work for the Justice Department, not the independent judiciary, and can be hired and fired by administration officials.
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Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "entity": "Immigration judges",
    "status": "Not part of the independent judicial branch",
    "oversight": "Justice Department"
}
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Government Law
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (3 weeks ago)

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U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/politics/trump-noem-fast-track-deportation-ecuador.html

A prominent former Ecuadorean official, José Serrano, was deported by U.S. authorities despite a prior ruling blocking his removal due to torture fears. The move, which involved Trump-appointed judges overruling a decision, highlights the administration's control over immigration courts.

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