Civil Service and Employment Law

A fired immigration judge has sued the government alleging discrimination in a case that could have broad implications for civil‑rights law; Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly dismissed the allegations at a White House Cabinet meeting, saying “Last I checked, I was a woman as well,” while DOJ pointed to its litigation record. Advocacy groups say roughly 100 immigration judges have been fired or pushed out — including eight recently in New York City — and experts warn the removals risk eroding trust in the immigration court system; DOJ did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the suit.