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Mega Hearings Speed Up Deportations | San Antonio News
Immigration courts are racing to clear a years-long backlog by cramming dozens—or even hundreds—of cases into single days, forcing judges to rush through hearings in under five minutes. The result? Thousands of immigrants, especially those without lawyers, are missing court dates, getting deportation orders, and being labeled as having abandoned their claims—even when they face real barriers like injury or lack of documents. While supporters say this is the only way to restore credibility to a broken system, critics warn it’s sacrificing due process for speed, with abandonment rates nearly…
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