WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House says federal immigration courts are issuing more deportation orders and granting fewer asylum claims following changes implemented since President Donald J. Trump returned to office.
What This Means for You
- Immigration cases are moving faster, with more removal orders issued
- Fewer asylum claims are being approved under new enforcement policies
- Court backlogs are shrinking as cases are processed more quickly
According to the White House, asylum approvals have dropped to about 7% of cases, down from more than 50% in prior years, while immigration courts issued nearly 500,000 removal orders in fiscal year 2025, a 57% increase from the previous year.
What Changed in the Courts
The administration said it has replaced immigration judges it described as slowing deportation cases with officials focused on enforcing existing immigration law.
Immigration courts are administrative courts that handle cases involving individuals facing removal from the United States or seeking relief such as asylum, which allows people to remain in the country if they can demonstrate a credible fear of persecution.
The White House said the changes are intended to reduce delays and increase consistency in rulings.
Enforcement and Case Backlog
Officials reported that hundreds of thousands of pending immigration cases have been resolved since the start of the current term, reducing a backlog that had stretched cases out for years.
The administration also said more than three million people without legal status have left the country during the president’s second term, and that no migrants have been released at the border for 11 consecutive months.
What Comes Next
Immigration enforcement and court operations are expected to remain a central issue in federal policy as the administration continues to implement changes aimed at reducing case backlogs and increasing enforcement outcomes.
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