An immigration court few have heard of is quietly shaping policy behind the scenes
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President Trump has reduced and stacked the Board of Immigration Appeals, tightening immigrant due process.
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Immigrants seeking legal recourse may face reduced due process and increased difficulty with their cases due to policy changes.
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President Trump has reduced the number of people on the Board of Immigration Appeals and appointed his selections. An NPR analysis indicates this action has tightened the due process available for immigrants. This move quietly shapes immigration policy behind the scenes.
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