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May 6, 2026
California Immigration Judge Sues DOJ Over Alleged Discrimination in Dismissal
- Kyra Lilien, a former immigration judge, alleges she was fired for being a registered Democrat and for her associations with immigrant-rights groups.
- The lawsuit names the DOJ and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, claiming her termination violated her civil and First Amendment rights.
- Lilien's lawsuit highlights that nearly 30 other immigration judges faced similar dismissals, predominantly women, raising concerns about systemic discrimination.
2 Sources
- 2 former immigration judges sue Trump administration over their removalMay 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM · ABC News
- California immigration judge sues DOJ, alleging she was fired for being a registered Democrat, a woman over 40May 7, 2026 at 12:34 AM · Fox News