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Claim Text: In her time on the bench, Ms. Lerner had denied asylum to immigrants in 83 percent of cases, above the national average, according to a Times analysis of immigration court data.
Simplified Text: According to a Times analysis, Judge Romy Lerner denied asylum in 83% of cases, a rate above the national average.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The New York Times
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Romy Lerner", "source": "The New York Times analysis", "statistic": "83 percent asylum denial rate" }
Subject Tags: Immigration Statistics Legal Proceeding
UUID: e8936ba0-789d-4633-97fa-9a68e9763272
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (4 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (4 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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