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Mounting Immigration Caseloads Overwhelm Federal Prosecutors, Threatening Justice System Capacity

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM

Mounting Immigration Caseloads Overwhelm Federal Prosecutors, Threatening Justice System Capacity

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A federal court hearing in Minneapolis highlighted the overwhelming volume of immigration-related cases faced by federal prosecutors, reflecting the frustrations of judges and the challenges in managing these cases amid increased immigration enforcement.

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