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Mega Masters Hearings and the Speed of Deportation | Montpelier News
Immigration courts are racing to clear massive backlogs by cramming hundreds of cases into single days—sometimes slashing processing times to just 60 days. While officials tout efficiency, critics warn this is a deliberate strategy to boost deportations, especially targeting those who miss hearings they may not even know about. Lawyers say the scale is unprecedented, making it nearly impossible for immigrants to mount proper defenses. Volunteer watchdogs are now closely monitoring these proceedings, alarmed that speed is eroding due process and silencing immigrant voices in life-altering…
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