Political Quotes

Patrick Leahy: “The Nation's immigration courts are understaffed--you've got 32 vacancies, nearly half of the 200 immigration judges…”

On the recordMarch 26, 2014
The Nation's immigration courts are understaffed--you've got 32 vacancies, nearly half of the 200 immigration judges eligible for retirement.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy highlights the staffing crisis in immigration courts and its impact on justice.

Share

More from Patrick Leahy

Apr 21, 2023

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2025

People in the Trump administration who know nothing and care less about these programs are arbitrarily jeopardizing relations with a strategic partner in one of the most challenging regions of the world.

thenation.com
Sep 19, 2022

If the Senate doesn`t repair itself we are in deep trouble in this country.

msnbc.com
Apr 20, 2023

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation