Immigration judge in Chicago orders 6 children deported after courts deemed them abandoned

Lawmakers, advocates allege Chicago immigration court violated due process for minors handed removal orders

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and local advocates sounded the alarm Wednesday over systemic due process violations at Chicago's downtown immigration court, calling a strategy to speed up their cases and issue deportation orders to unaccompanied minors a "mockery of the justice system."

Advocates Decry Removals Of Unaccompanied Immigrant Kids In Chicago: ‘There Were Tears'

At least six children received removal orders this week, one as young as 12. They appeared Wednesday in a packed juvenile docket as attorneys and lawmakers condemned the Trump Administration’s immigration policies.

Immigration judges in Chicago deporting abused, neglected children in violation of their due process: attorneys

An immigration judge entered removal proceedings against some of the children, despite their attempts to seek a longheld legal protection to remain in safety in the United States due to abuse or neglect.

Immigration judge in Chicago orders 6 children deported after courts deemed them abandoned

An immigration court judge in Chicago on Wednesday ordered six children to be deported after they were deemed abandoned by state courts.

Chicago immigration judge orders removal of 6 kids as green card applications remain pending

A Chicago immigration judge ordered the removal of 6 children as their green card applications remain pending.

More vulnerable immigrant children face deportation after Chicago court hearing

A judge ordered six more unaccompanied immigrant children to be deported Wednesday, according to the attorneys who represent them.