Tagged #mega-master-hearings
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Immigration Courts Scaling Up 'Mega Master' Hearings to Clear Backlogs
Federal immigration courts are bundling 100+ cases into single hearings to expedite deportations, raising concerns among practitioners about due process and notice deficiencies.
Mega Master Hearings Surge: Immigration Courts Cut Prep Time, Spiking Deportations
Immigration courts are scheduling 'mega master' hearings with dozens to hundreds of cases per judge and slashing preparation time from six months to under one month, driving a historic rise in deportation orders and in-absentia removals.
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.
Deportation orders for children in Newark court jump to 81%, double the Biden-era rate
Immigration court advocates report a dramatic surge in child removal orders in Newark as the Trump administration accelerates backlogs through mega master hearings, with children increasingly processed in adult dockets.
Dallas Immigration Court Launches 'Mega Master' Hearings—What Practitioners Need to Know
The Dallas Immigration Court has begun scheduling mass hearings bundling 100+ initial removal cases into single dockets, with compressed timelines and minimal advance notice. What the shift means for your clients and how to prepare.
New Orleans Immigration Court Among Sites Where Mega Master Hearings Speed Deportations
Immigration courts are scheduling 100+ removal cases in single hearings with little notice. Practitioners must monitor for rescheduled dates and prepare clients for accelerated timelines and in absentia deportation risk.