Ever wonder what happens when judges stop judging and start playing politics? America’s immigration system has been a battlefield of competing visions for decades. On one side, there’s a belief that borders should mean something, that entry into our nation is a privilege rather than a right. On the other side exists a network of officials who seem to place American interests last.

The difference between these two approaches couldn’t be clearer than it is today. While many Americans struggle with rising costs and safety concerns in their communities, some government officials have been working overtime – not to protect citizens, but to keep the revolving door spinning for those who entered our country illegally.

President Trump’s administration has taken another bold step to address this problem by firing 15 more immigration judges who were appointed during the Biden years. These activist judges received notice via email on Friday that their employment would end on July 22, as they reached the end of their 2-year probationary period that began under the previous administration.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

A new wave of immigration judge firings was carried out Friday, with 15 judges receiving notice via email that their employment would end on July 22. The judges are finishing the end of a 2-year probationary term that begane when they were appointed under the Biden administration. The Trump administration has been working to close borders while the Biden administration sought multiple semi-legal ways to get more illegal immigrants into the country.

These recent firings aren’t isolated incidents. According to reports, approximately 50 other dismissals have occurred in the past six months. The administration has also implemented a voluntary resignation program known as “Fork in the Road,” which has further reduced the number of personnel handling immigration cases.

Restoring Constitutional Authority

The dismissal emails sent to the affected judges cited constitutional grounds for the decision. They stated: “Pursuant to Article II of the Constitution, the Attorney General has decided not to extend your term or convert it to a permanent appointment.” These judges were based across multiple states including California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts.

Critics claim these firings will worsen the nearly 4-million case backlog in immigration courts. But supporters see it differently. It’s like cleaning out a clogged pipe – sometimes you need to remove the blockage before water can flow properly again.

The Trump administration appears to be systematically removing obstacles to effective immigration enforcement. They’re replacing judges who delayed deportation orders with those who will uphold the letter of the law.

One dismissed judge told reporters, “I wanted to ride it until the very end… I figured as long as I am here, I can do some good.” This statement raises questions about what this judge considered “doing good” – was it following immigration law as written, or finding loopholes around it?

America’s Immigration Priorities

Matt Biggs, president of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers union that represents the judges, criticized the move as “hypocritical.” He said, “You can’t enforce immigration laws when you fire the enforcers.”

But this criticism misses a crucial point. Enforcers who don’t actually enforce aren’t helping the system work as intended. Many of these judges were appointed during an administration that openly sought ways to prevent deportations and limit border enforcement.

According to Fox News, a total of 103 immigration judges have either been fired or voluntarily left since President Trump took office. While hiring and training replacements typically takes over a year, Congress has recently approved major funding that includes over $3 billion for immigration-related Department of Justice operations.

Key Takeaways

• Trump administration fired 15 immigration judges appointed during Biden years as part of broader reform efforts
• Over 100 immigration judges have been removed since Trump took office, signaling a major shift in enforcement priorities
• The $3.3 billion allocated to immigration courts shows commitment to properly staffing with judges who will enforce the law
• These removals represent a return to an immigration system that prioritizes American interests and border security

Sources: The Post Millennial, WLUK