A few weeks ago, the NY Times published an article on the significant delays of asylum cases due to the “severe shortage of immigration judges.” The article was written following a new surge of migration with the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions.
One question for "What’s Causing the Denials?": if judges are harsher for longer lines, why the shorter line (Dedicated docket) seems to get punished more (lower grant rates)?
One question for "What’s Causing the Denials?": if judges are harsher for longer lines, why the shorter line (Dedicated docket) seems to get punished more (lower grant rates)?
Two reasons: pressure to have a quick resolution and the asylum seekers have less time to find an attorney.
Gad, thank you for a challenging and thought provoking article.