A mass immigration hearing in San Diego on June 12, 2026, led to deportation orders for 50 individuals who failed to appear. The hearing, part of a nationwide effort to reduce the immigration court backlog, drew criticism for undermining due process.
- 50 people ordered removed after missing a mass hearing before Judge Catherine Halliday-Roberts. - Over 80 cases were scheduled; about two dozen defendants attended.
- Critics say the fast-tracked hearings violate due process. - Some cases were dismissed, rescheduled, or transferred; one person opted for self-deportation.