News Round Up 6/9/ – 6/15/2025 part 8

The judge, notorious for denying most asylum claims, was rehired to expedite deportations and clear a backlog of millions of cases, NPR reported on June 6, 2025. The move follows other court personnel changes, signaling a hardline shift.

The judge’s denial rates are among the nation’s highest.

The administration aims to fast-track deportation proceedings.

Immigration judges, under the Department of Justice, decide deportation and asylum fates. Trump’s focus on strict judges aligns with his mass deportation goals, echoing first-term controversies over court politicization.

For Immigrants: Higher deportation rates and fewer asylum approvals loom.

For Policymakers: Sparks debate on judicial independence.

For Communities: Raises distrust in immigration courts.

David Hausman, NPR (June 6): “Changing personnel quickly can massively impact deportations and due process.”

Ari Melber, MSNBC(June 6):: “This is stacking the deck against immigrants. Judicial neutrality is at risk.”

Martha MacCallum, Fox News, June 7, 2025: “We need judges who enforce the law, not enable illegal immigration. This judge’s reinstatement ensures our immigration courts prioritize American safety and sovereignty over open-border policies.

Chris Hayes, MSNBC, June 6, 2025: “This is a deliberate effort to rig the system against immigrants. Reinstating a judge with a track record of denying asylum is about pushing an anti-immigrant agenda, not justice.