San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges
The San Francisco immigration court has been shut down following a purge of judges, resulting in significant disruption to asylum cases. This closure has left many individuals and families in a state of uncertainty regarding their immigration status. Community groups have begun to protest outside the court, advocating for the rights of those affected.
- ▪The San Francisco immigration court has closed due to a purge of judges.
- ▪Asylum cases are now in chaos as a result of the court's shutdown.
- ▪Community groups are protesting outside the court to support affected individuals.
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San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos 1 of 4 | Oliverio Mora Huerta, left, is interviewed with his family before going to Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Read More 2 of 4 | Attorney Dr. Nidaa Pervaiz is interviewed outside of Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Read More 3 of 4 | An interfaith community group holds signs while singing outside of Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Read More 4 of 4 | Attorney Judah Lakin is interviewed outside of Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif.
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