President Trump has significantly cut the size of the Board of Immigration Appeals and filled positions with his own appointees. An NPR investigation reveals this move restricts legal protections available to immigrants facing deportation proceedings.
A little-known federal immigration tribunal is wielding significant influence over national immigration policy while operating largely outside public view, according to a new analysis by NPR.
The Board of Immigration Appeals, which handles appeals from immigration courts across the country, has undergone dramatic changes under President Trump’s administration. Trump has dramatically reduced the board’s membership while appointing loyalists to fill key positions, according to the investigation.
This restructuring has resulted in reduced legal protections for immigrants navigating the deportation process, the analysis reveals. The board serves as the primary avenue for challenging decisions made in local immigration courts, including facilities like the one pictured in New York where federal agents were stationed on March 6, 2026.
The changes represent a significant shift in how immigration appeals are processed nationwide, potentially affecting thousands of cases as immigrants seek to challenge removal orders and other adverse decisions through the federal court system.
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