Trump administration fires 8 immigration judges in NYC, National Association of Immigration Judges official says

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025 4:18AM

Trump Administration abruptly fires 8 NYC immigration judges

The judges include Amiena A. Khan, who is the Assistant Chief Immigration judge at 26 Federal Plaza, the official said.

NEW YORK (WABC) — The Trump Administration fired eight immigration judges in New York City earlier on Monday, an official at the National Association of Immigration Judges said.

The judges include Amiena A. Khan, who is the Assistant Chief Immigration judge at 26 Federal Plaza, the official said.

The names of the seven other judges have not been released.

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