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Chicago Immigration Court Mega Hearings Drive Record No-Shows, Removal Orders
WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times report that oversized mega master hearings at Chicago immigration court are causing immigrants to miss hearings and receive deportation orders in absentia at record rates. Learn what this means for practitioners.
Chicago Immigration Court Sees Sharp Rise in Removal Orders Amid Mega Master Hearings
Data shows Chicago immigration court removal orders surged 120% in spring 2026, driven by 'mega master' hearings with drastically shortened notice periods and record-high absentia orders.
Chicago immigration court sets record for in absentia removal orders
Data shows Chicago immigration court issued unprecedented number of removal orders for no-show cases in June 2026, with 58% of scheduled hearings resulting in in absentia rulings. Practitioners must prepare clients for higher risk of removal without hearing.