Unheard Immigration Court Quietly Shaping Policy
An NPR analysis reveals how President Trump has reshaped the Board of Immigration Appeals, limiting due process for immigrants and quietly influencing immigration policy.
The Board of Immigration Appeals, a little-known yet powerful entity, is quietly exerting significant influence over the nation's immigration policies, according to a recent NPR investigation. President Trump's administration has taken steps to tighten the due process available for immigrants by slashing the number of people on the board and stacking it with his own appointees.
The Board of Immigration Appeals is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws. It is responsible for hearing appeals from decisions made in immigration courts across the country. This court, which operates behind the scenes, holds immense sway over the fates of countless immigrants seeking asylum, permanent residency, or deportation relief.
Source: NPR
