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• The Trump administration's dismissal of 20 immigration judges, including those who were appointed by the Biden administration during its final days, is perceived as a continuation of the Biden administration's precedents that focused on removing judges deemed too lenient, thus reinforcing a commitment to stricter immigration enforcement and combating the alarming backlog of over three million cases in U.S. immigration courts.
• Recent firings are not only framed as administrative cleanups but also reflect an ongoing effort to restore the core values of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) that were alleged to have been undermined during the previous administration, reinforcing a narrative of necessary reforms in immigration justice.
• Supporters argue that the recent changes are part of a broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency within EOIR and address perceived imbalances left by the Biden administration, suggesting that judges who align with EOIR’s objectives and standards are better positioned for success in navigating the system going forward.