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DOJ axed NY judge who handed out more asylum claims 97% percent of the time
Judge Vivienne Gordon-Uruakpa was fired by the Department of Justice in September 2025 for approving asylum claims at a 97% rate, the highest in New York State.
From 2019 to 2024, Gordon-Uruakpa granted asylum in 806 out of 924 cases, significantly higher than the national average where about 60% of claims were denied.
Over 100 immigration judges with more lenient records were dismissed during President Trump's second term amid efforts to prioritize stricter asylum decisions.
Around 80% of asylum seekers were deported in late 2025, reflecting a tougher stance on immigration court decisions and the appointment of new judges, including military lawyers.