Fired Judges Signal Threat to Immigrant Rights, Warns Retired Official

A retired U.S. immigration judge is warning that the rights of immigrants are at risk. This comes as the Trump administration has fired dozens of the judges who hear their cases. Immigration judges are crucial. They decide if a non-citizen can stay in the United States or must leave. Their rulings determine futures. The retired judge, a third-generation Japanese American, says the recent firings threaten the system's fairness. He believes removing these judges undermines the legal process for people seeking safety or a new life. The administration has not given detailed reasons for the terminations. The warning highlights growing concern over the independence of the courts that handle immigration.