MIAMI (AP) — A U.S. Army Reserve lawyer, Christopher Day, has been fired just a month after being appointed as a federal immigration judge. His dismissal comes after data revealed that he granted asylum in six out of eleven cases, which was misaligned with the Trump administration's objectives focused on mass deportation. The National Association of Immigration Judges confirmed Day’s firing but could not clarify the reasons for it. Critics express concern that the quick termination was due to ideological differences, as favorable asylum decisions have drastically declined under the current administration's push to overhaul the immigration court system. The Trump administration has seen significant changes in its approach, including the recent enlistment of military lawyers to streamline immigration cases. Advocates argue that appointing military personnel with limited immigration law expertise compromises the judicial process. The situation highlights issues surrounding political influence in judicial appointments and the ongoing immigration debate.
Asylum Judge Fired After Granting Too Many Cases Against Trump Policies
Christopher Day, a U.S. Army Reserve lawyer and federal immigration judge, was dismissed after granting asylum to a significant number of cases, contradicting the Trump administration's strict immigration goals.
Christopher Day, appointed as a temporary immigration judge, has been fired after only a month on the job due to his high rate of asylum grants, which conflicted with the Trump administration's mass deportation objectives. Data showed that Day favored migrants more than typically seen during the administration's push to reduce the backlog of asylum cases. His firing raises questions about ideological motivations behind personnel decisions within the immigration courts.
