An immigration judge case backlog refers to the growing accumulation of unresolved removal proceedings in U.S. immigration courts. It arises when new cases exceed the capacity of judges to issue timely decisions. This backlog primarily affects asylum seekers and detained immigrants, prolonging uncertainty. Legal advocates benefit by using it to argue for procedural reforms or relief for clients awaiting hearings.
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