Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
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The second Trump administration achieved its highest monthly number of immigration arrests in the previous month. The increase is attributed to the use of mass hearings and in absentia removal orders, allowing judges to process cases more quickly. This court tool is accelerating the administration's deportation crackdown, leading to unprecedented numbers of case completions.
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In absentia orders deny individuals the right to a hearing.
Mass hearings and removal orders 'in absentia' are being used to wrap up immigration cases in unprecedented numbers.
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Mass hearings and removal orders 'in absentia' are being used to wrap up immigration cases in unprecedented numbers.
The Guardian- In absentia orders deny individuals the right to a hearing.
- Mass hearings may sacrifice individual case assessments for efficiency.
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Loaded language removed<p>Mass hearings, removal orders ‘in absentia’ – judges are wrapping up immigration cases in unprecedented numbers</p><p>The second Trump administration recorded its highest number of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/immigration-agents-arrest-june-data">immigration arrests</a> so far last month.
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Mass hearings and removal orders 'in absentia' are being used to wrap up immigration cases in unprecedented numbers.
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