SF Immigration Court Orders 800 Deportations in One Week
Mar 24, 2026·Location: San Francisco, CA

San Francisco immigration judges ordered over 800 in absentia deportations in one week amid rescheduled hearings and court chaos. Many immigrants missed their hearings because they were unaware their court times had changed, including some moved up by two years. Those who missed hearings lost their asylum pathways and now face ICE custody for deportation.
Sources
- CBS News
- Amid Chaos at SF Immigration Court, Judges Give 800 Deportation Orders in 1 Week
- www-s1.npr.org
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