Federal judges have ruled that immigration courts must operate with greater transparency and fairness, rejecting long-standing practices that allowed proceedings to be closed to the public and legal observers. The decision follows concerns over due process violations and the lack of oversight in deportation hearings, where defendants often lack adequate representation. Courts will now be required to provide better access to records and ensure fundamental rights are upheld, marking a shift toward accountability in immigration proceedings. Legal experts say the ruling could set a precedent for how such cases are handled nationwide.
Immigration court can’t be secret and must be humane New York Daily News
