Episode
Immigration Judges: The Purge
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- The Raid
- Published
- May 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 504
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Summary
Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, more than 100 immigration judges have been fired in an unprecedented purge — with a similar number resigning or retiring. In their place, the administration has installed over 140 new judges, many with no immigration law experience and as little as three weeks of training. Investigative journalist John Carlos Frey examines who these new judges are, what they've been hired to do, and what it means for the millions of immigrants waiting for their day in court. From a divorce lawyer who fights exclusively for men, to a judge rebuked for deciding a gay man didn't look gay enough for asylum protection — this is the story of how America's immigration courts are being reshaped to serve one goal: deport one million people a year. https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/04/27/justice-department-immigration-judges-deportation/ https://newrepublic.com/post/209532/donald-trump-terrifying-new-immigration-judges-experience https://theraidpodcast.org/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants on this program are solely their own and do not necessarily represent those of the distributor of the program and any person or entity affiliated with said distributor ("distributor's affiliates"). The distributor and distributor's affiliates are not responsible for, and shall not be liable for, the statements and opinions expressed by the host or participants, or for any content that appears on the program.