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Immigration Courts Use New Tactic to Speed Deportations

Published Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · Updated May 26

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US Immigration Courts are implementing a new tactic, referred to as "mega masters" hearings, aimed at accelerating deportation proceedings. Immigration attorneys have raised concerns that these hearings may target unrepresented immigrants and potentially compromise due process by providing insufficient notice.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Immigration courts are using a new tactic called "mega masters" hearings to accelerate deportation orders.
  • Immigration attorneys express concerns that these new hearings are designed to target unrepresented immigrants and may deny due process through insufficient notice.
  • The Department of Justice recently onboarded 77 new immigration judges and 5 temporary military lawyers.

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    NPR highlights concerns from immigration attorneys that the new 'mega masters' hearings are designed to increase deportation orders by targeting unrepresented immigrants and potentially denying due process through insufficient notice.

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