The U.S. Department of Justice has terminated two immigration judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, following their rulings that blocked the deportation of pro-Palestinian university students Rümeysa Öztürk and Mohsen Mahdawi. Both judges were appointed by the Biden administration in May 2024 and had backgrounds in immigration defense. Patel noted that her dismissal aligns with a troubling trend of the administration reshaping the immigration judiciary to reflect its political agenda. In interviews, she emphasized the negative consequences of losing experienced judges, which could lead to increased errors and reduced due process in immigration cases. The Justice Department defended the dismissals, stating that judges are evaluated on factors such as conduct and impartiality. The situation raises concerns about the future of the immigration court system and its ability to fairly adjudicate cases.