Trump Administration Speeds Asylum Processing, Bypasses Hearings for Thousands
The Trump administration implemented a new rule to reduce the backlog of 1.4 million asylum cases by nearly a third, effective immediately. Over 400,000 affirmative asylum cases will now be sent directly to Justice Department immigration judges, who can resolve them without hearings, potentially deporting claimants without their cases being heard. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated the system was being exploited for delay and work authorization. Critics argue the change denies asylum seekers a fair chance to present their claims. The rule has a 60-day public comment period before finalization. Separately, the article covers New York City's controversial taxpayer-funded grocery store plan facing a lawsuit from immigrant-led businesses, and the Trump administration's plan to end Medicare Part D subsidies after 2026.
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