Former Judge Says She Was Fired After Questioning ICE
Summary
Chloe Dillon, a former San Francisco immigration judge, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was fired by the Department of Justice after raising concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices. Dillon says her removal violated her rights and was part of a broader pattern of firings following President Donald Trump’s return to office and stricter immigration enforcement policies.Key Facts
- Chloe Dillon worked as a San Francisco immigration judge from September 2022 to August 2025.
- She was appointed during the Biden administration and previously served nearly 10 years as a federal public defender.
- Dillon alleges she was fired two days after raising concerns about ICE allegedly detaining an unaccompanied minor unlawfully.
- She claims her firing violated her constitutional rights, including due process and free speech related to her political views.
- The lawsuit names Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Department of Justice, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
- Dillon also objected to instructions that ICE motions to change case venues be routinely approved, saying it violates the law.
- The DOJ denies the allegations and says it is working to restore integrity to the immigration system.
- Following multiple firings and retirements, the San Francisco immigration court closed in August 2025.
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