More than 500k immigrants missed their court hearings under Biden: analysis
More than half a million immigrants failed to attend their immigration court hearings during former President Joe Biden’s tenure. Between Fiscal Year 2022 and the end of December 2024, immigration judges issued over 507,000 removal orders for individuals who did not appear for their hearings, according to an analysis by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). This marked a 45% increase in such cases compared to the previous seven years under former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump.
According to CIS’s Andrew R. Arthur, the high number of no-shows is a direct result of the Biden administration’s deliberate attempt to disrupt the immigration system. By releasing the majority of illegal immigrants encountered at the border with a Notice To Appear in court instead of detaining them, the administration created a situation where many migrants skipped their court dates.
Under current immigration law, individuals without proper admission documents encountered by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are subject to expedited removal. This process typically requires detention by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a hearing before an immigration judge. However, the Biden administration’s failure to detain these individuals led to a significant increase in missed court appearances.
Arthur emphasized that aliens who are unlikely to receive relief are less likely to show up for court if they are released, highlighting the importance of detention for those encountered at the border. The consequences of disregarding this rule, Arthur argued, are evident in the massive number of immigrants who have missed their court hearings.
The implications of over 500,000 missed immigration court appearances over the past four years will have long-lasting effects on the legal system. Arthur warned that the Biden administration’s refusal to adhere to immigration laws has resulted in a broken system that will burden the courts for years to come.
In conclusion, the issue of immigrants failing to appear for their court hearings is a direct result of the Biden administration’s policies and practices. The impact of these missed appointments will continue to reverberate through the immigration system, creating challenges for years to come.
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