As Trump Purges Immigration Judges, One Speaks Out
6/23/202636 min
Through his second term, President Trump has systematically pressured judges to carry out his agenda in a little-known court system that oversees immigration.
Nicholas Nehamas, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, speaks to Judge Holly D’Andrea about the Trump administration’s efforts to speed up deportations.
Guest:
- Nicholas Nehamas, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times.
- Holly D’Andrea, an immigration judge and president of the National Association of Immigration Judges.
Background reading:
- How Mr. Trump purged immigration judges to speed up deportations.
Photo: Desiree Rios for The New York Times
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First 90 secondsDani Blum0:00
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Michael Barbaro· Host0:31
From New York Times, I'm Michael Barbaro. This is The Daily. [upbeat music] Throughout his second term, President Trump has been blocked over and over by federal courts, except, that is, for a little-known court system that oversees immigration. Today, my colleague, Nicholas Nehamas, brings us the inside story of how the president has systematically pressured the judges in that system to carry out his agenda and speaks with one of those judges about the fallout. It's Tuesday, June twenty-third. Nick, welcome to the show.
Nicholas Nehamas· Guest1:28
Thanks for having me.