Biden Admin Purges Immigration Judges While Preaching 'Democracy'
The Independent's exposé details over 100 immigration judges removed under Trump, citing a 'politically motivated purge.' While the article frames this as a Trump-era anomaly, it conveniently overlooks the broader, bipartisan commitment to an immigration system that often prioritizes rapid deportations over due process—a continuity rarely highlighted. From expanding family detention under Obama to
the current administration's record border spending, the 'justice' in immigration courts has long been a political football, not an independent arbiter. One might wonder if the concern over judicial independence extends to judges who might, say, challenge the legal basis for indefinite detention or mass deportations. The pattern suggests that, regardless of who occupies the Oval Office,
'effective' immigration policy often means less judicial discretion, ensuring the system functions as a processing line rather than a forum for robust legal challenge. So, how many 'independent' judges are too many for a compliant judiciary?