Immigration

Florida Appoints Key Figure in Migrant Relocation Scandal to Lead New Immigration Enforcement Board

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Tallahassee, FL — Florida has intensified its immigration enforcement with newly signed legislation that Governor Ron DeSantis describes as the nation’s most stringent. The state’s Republican leadership, not missing a beat, appointed a familiar figure to spearhead this tough new direction – the mastermind behind the polarizing migrant flights from Texas to Massachusetts. The appointment comes days after Gov. DeSantis sanctioned laws that could reshape the immigration landscape in Florida, emphasizing increased penalties for unauthorized immigrants who commit crimes and allocating substantial funds towards bolstering the state’s role in federal immigration enforcement efforts. Nearly $300 … Read more

Inside the Strategy: Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox Discusses Immigration Enforcement and DEI On WCVB’s ‘On The Record’

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Boston, MA — Since his appointment by Mayor Michelle Wu in 2022, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has steered the Boston Police Department (BPD) through complex dynamics related to law enforcement and community policing. Upholding Massachusetts law, BPD officers are restricted from engaging in federal immigration enforcement, a stance that has drawn attention amid broader national debates. Recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the state have raised questions about potential conflicts. Commissioner Cox clarified the department’s position, emphasizing adherence to state and local statutes that prevent the involvement of city police … Read more

Major Shake-Up: 20 Immigration Judges Dismissed by Justice Department, Sources Say

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Washington, D.C. — The Justice Department has terminated 20 immigration judges, a move that raises questions about the handling and future of U.S. immigration courts. The dismissals come as the immigration system battles a backlog of hundreds of thousands of cases, potentially exacerbating judicial delays. The judges, who were part-time and on temporary assignments, were deemed "not necessary" due to "insufficient work," according to officials. This decision was made despite the backlog, which as of last count, included more than 1.5 million cases pending in immigration courts across the country. Legal experts and advocates are … Read more

Justice Department’s Recent Firings of Immigration Judges May Worsen Backlog Amid Soaring Caseloads

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WASHINGTON — A series of firings by the Department of Justice on Friday has introduced new complications into an already beleaguered immigration system. The terminations, signed off by the acting director of the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), impacted multiple immigration judges, intensifying concerns over the future handling of immigration cases under the current administration. This action appears to be part of a broader trend as the administration seeks to significantly overhaul the federal workforce. While the exact number of judges dismissed remains uncertain, reports suggest that the layoffs included a mix of judges, … Read more