The Trump administration has recently dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City, a move described by critics as part of a larger pattern of mass layoffs affecting the immigration court system. This decision has stirred considerable controversy, with reports highlighting the drastic reduction of immigration judges in NYC, dropping more than 25%. Democrats are now seeking to impose limits on who can serve as immigration judges in response to these firings, which they argue are politically motivated. Former immigration judges have accused the Department of Justice of political retaliation, raising concerns about the integrity and functionality of the immigration courts amid ongoing legal and political challenges.