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Mega Master Hearings Under Fire | Des Moines News
Immigration courts in Iowa and Nebraska are racing to clear backlogs with “mega master” hearings—packing hundreds of cases into single sessions—but critics warn this speed is sacrificing fairness. Without lawyers or timely notices, immigrants risk missing hearings and facing automatic removal orders. Judges, many with ICE backgrounds, may carry prosecutorial instincts, while language barriers and overwhelming caseloads leave many unheard. Omaha’s court has seen a dramatic spike in cases and asylum requests, raising urgent questions: Is efficiency eroding justice? Listen in comfort:Get a…
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