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Trump Fires More Immigration Judges

September 23, 2025 at 11:55 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, adding to the over 80 judges that have already been cut by President Trump so far this year, NPR reports.

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