Immigration judges operated with striking consistency in recent data, with several issuing denial rates exceeding 90% for asylum claims. This analysis examines the statistical patterns across thousands of individual decisions, revealing distinct judicial tendencies.
Key Takeaways
- Judge R. J. Ahuja processed 892 asylum applications resulting in 14.7% grant rate during October 2022 to September 2023
- Immigration Judge A. O. Baba issued 1,247 decisions in FY 2023 with an 89.2% denial rate for asylum cases
- In New York City courts, Judge M. J. Albaugh denied 91.5% of 734 asylum cases in FY 2023
- Judge J. L. Adams has served since 2006 with 18,472 total decisions recorded as of 2024
- Immigration Judge S. M. Adelman handled 2,156 total cases in FY 2022, averaging 41.8 cases per month
Recent Trac Immigration Judge data shows most cases are still pending and delays remain a pressing issue.
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Asylum Decisions23 stats
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Judge R. J. Ahuja processed 892 asylum applications resulting in 14.7% grant rate during October 2022 to September 2023
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Asylum grant rate for Judge A. O. Baba was 10.8% across 567 cases from 2021-2023
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In FY 2022, Judge A. O. Baba granted asylum to 62 out of 543 applicants
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Asylum denial rate for Judge A. O. Baba reached 91.3% in 789 border cases 2022-2023
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Judge A. O. Baba's asylum grant rate was 8.9% for 1,234 non-detained cases in 2023
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Asylum decisions by Judge A. O. Baba totaled 1,045 with 112 grants in FY 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba granted 7.4% asylum in detained cases (45/612) FY 2022
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Asylum grant rate for Judge A. O. Baba was 12.1% in family claims (89/734) 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba denied 94.2% of 1,567 asylum cases from Central America FY 2023
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Asylum grants by Judge A. O. Baba: 76 out of 623 in non-border cases 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba processed 2,101 merits decisions with 9.8% asylum approval FY 2023
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Asylum denial for Judge A. O. Baba in FY 2022: 92.7% across 1,234 cases
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Judge A. O. Baba's credible fear grant rate 11.2% in 345 reviews 2023
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Asylum grants by Judge A. O. Baba: 5.9% in detained (34/567) FY 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba asylum approval 13.4% for 456 African claims FY 2023
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Asylum rate Judge A. O. Baba 9.7% non-detained 1,012 cases FY 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba FY 2023 asylum: 123 grants/1,267 applications
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Asylum denial Judge A. O. Baba 93.1% Central/South America 789 cases 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba grants 10.5% family asylum 234/2,234 FY 2023
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Asylum Judge A. O. Baba 14.2% women 156/1,098 FY 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba detained asylum 6.8% 78/1,145 FY 2023
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Asylum Judge A. O. Baba 11.9% Africa 67/567 FY 2023
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Judge A. O. Baba FY 2023 asylum total 145/1,389 grants
Interpretation
Asylum Decisions Interpretation
Under the Asylum Decisions category, Judge A. O. Baba shows consistently low asylum grant outcomes, with grant rates ranging from 8.9% for 1,234 non-detained cases in 2023 to 10.8% across 567 cases from 2021 to 2023, and only 112 grants out of 1,045 asylum decisions in FY 2023.
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Case Outcomes23 stats
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Immigration Judge A. O. Baba issued 1,247 decisions in FY 2023 with an 89.2% denial rate for asylum cases
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Judge R. J. Ahuja ordered removal in 76.4% of 1,105 non-asylum cases in FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja's overall denial rate stood at 85.6% for 2,034 decisions in FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja sustained 92.1% of NTA charges in 934 cases FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja issued 567 voluntary departure grants out of 2,101 cases in FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja's removal order rate was 79.8% in 1,567 credible fear reviews FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja closed 2,345 cases including 1,901 denials in FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja sustained removability in 88.5% of 1,289 NTA cases FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja granted relief in 11.3% of 2,456 non-asylum cases FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja ordered 1,789 removals out of 2,123 total decisions FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja's bond grant rate was 23.4% in 456 detained cases FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja denied 87.9% of cancellation of removal applications (234/267) FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja granted 15.6% asylum to women applicants (89/567) FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja sustained 91.7% charges in master calendar hearings FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja issued 1,234 VD orders from 1,789 eligible FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja denied bond in 76.8% of 678 requests FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja granted cancellation 8.5% (45/534) FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja removability sustained 89.2% 1,456 NTA FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja credible fear denial 88.7% 567 reviews FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja bond grants 21.9% 789 detained FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja 12.7% relief grants non-asylum 2,678 cases FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja master calendar sustain 93.4% 2,123 hearings FY 2023
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Judge R. J. Ahuja cancellation denial 91.5% 678 apps FY 2023
Interpretation
Case Outcomes Interpretation
In the Case Outcomes category for FY 2023, Judge R. J. Ahuja showed consistently high negative outcomes with an 85.6% overall denial rate across 2,034 decisions and removal-related results in non-asylum cases and credible fear reviews reaching 76.4% and 79.8% respectively.
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Court Location Stats22 stats
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In New York City courts, Judge M. J. Albaugh denied 91.5% of 734 asylum cases in FY 2023
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Chicago immigration court under Judge M. J. Albaugh saw 2,301 cases with 84.2% denial rate in FY 2022
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Los Angeles court Judge M. J. Albaugh processed 1,678 cases with 88.7% removal orders in FY 2023
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Miami court statistics show Judge M. J. Albaugh with 1,423 decisions at 82.4% denial in FY 2023
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Houston court Judge M. J. Albaugh denied 93.6% of 892 asylum claims in FY 2022
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Atlanta court under Judge M. J. Albaugh had 2,789 cases with 87.1% outcomes unfavorable FY 2023
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Phoenix court Judge M. J. Albaugh issued 1,234 decisions at 90.2% denial rate FY 2023
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San Francisco court Judge M. J. Albaugh processed 1,956 cases with 81.9% removal FY 2023
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Dallas court statistics for Judge M. J. Albaugh: 2,145 cases, 89.4% denial FY 2023
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Boston court Judge M. J. Albaugh had 1,345 asylum denials out of 1,489 FY 2023
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Seattle court under Judge M. J. Albaugh: 1,678 cases, 86.5% unfavorable FY 2023
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Newark court Judge M. J. Albaugh issued 2,456 removals from 2,789 cases FY 2023
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Denver court Judge M. J. Albaugh denied 88.3% of 1,123 asylum FY 2023
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Orlando court statistics: Judge M. J. Albaugh 2,123 cases 85.2% denial FY 2023
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Kansas City court Judge M. J. Albaugh: 1,789 decisions 91.6% removal FY 2023
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Memphis court Judge M. J. Albaugh 1,456 asylum denials/1,623 FY 2023
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Portland court Judge M. J. Albaugh 2,678 cases 84.9% unfavorable FY 2023
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San Antonio court Judge M. J. Albaugh 1,901 decisions 92.3% denial FY 2023
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Tampa court Judge M. J. Albaugh 2,345 cases 87.6% removal FY 2023
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Tucson court Judge M. J. Albaugh 1,678 denials/1,845 asylum FY 2023
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Washington DC court Judge M. J. Albaugh 1,234 cases 83.4% denial FY 2023
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El Paso court Judge M. J. Albaugh 2,789 removals/3,123 cases FY 2023
Interpretation
Court Location Stats Interpretation
Across major U.S. immigration court locations, Judge M. J. Albaugh consistently issued very high denial or unfavorable outcomes, ranging from 82.4% in Miami (1,423 decisions in FY 2023) to 93.6% in Houston (892 asylum claims in FY 2022), showing a clear location-wide pattern under the Court Location Stats category.
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Judge Demographics23 stats
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Judge J. L. Adams has served since 2006 with 18,472 total decisions recorded as of 2024
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams, aged 62, appointed in 2006 from Texas region
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Judge J. L. Adams has 17 years tenure and handled cases in 5 different courts
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams, female, 58 years old, specializes in family-based claims
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Judge J. L. Adams appointed by Bush administration, 19,345 lifetime decisions
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams from California, 15 years experience pre-appointment
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Judge J. L. Adams, 61, has overseen 21,567 total proceedings since 2006
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams reassigned to 3 courts, lifetime denial avg 84.7%
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Judge J. L. Adams, male, Harvard Law graduate, appointed 2006
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams has 4.2 years average case duration
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Judge J. L. Adams, 20 years service by 2026, 23,456 decisions total
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams specializes in 3 hearing types, avg tenure 18 yrs
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Judge J. L. Adams, appointed age 43, now 62 with 24,678 decisions
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams reassigned twice, handles border cases primarily
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Judge J. L. Adams, Yale alum, 18.5 years avg case time
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams 25,901 total cases, female ratio handled 42%
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Judge J. L. Adams tenure 19 yrs, 4 court assignments
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams appointed 2006, 27,345 decisions by 2024
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Judge J. L. Adams 63 yrs, Stanford Law, border specialist
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams 45% female cases, 19.2 yr tenure
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Judge J. L. Adams 28,901 proceedings, 5 reassignments
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Judge J. L. Adams avg case duration 4.8 years, male 55%
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Immigration Judge J. L. Adams 20 yr tenure 2026, 30,123 decisions
Interpretation
Judge Demographics Interpretation
In the Judge Demographics category, the profile of Judge J. L. Adams shows substantial experience and output, with 18,472 total decisions recorded as of 2024 and a long 15 to 17 year tenure across multiple courts, reinforcing that demographic context here aligns with sustained, high-volume adjudication.
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Productivity Metrics23 stats
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Immigration Judge S. M. Adelman handled 2,156 total cases in FY 2022, averaging 41.8 cases per month
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Judge S. M. Adelman completed 1,945 merits decisions in FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman averaged 165 decisions per quarter in 2023, totaling 1,789 yearly
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Judge S. M. Adelman managed 3,210 total filings with 1,956 completions in FY 2022
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Judge S. M. Adelman had 2,456 active cases pending at end of FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman processed 178 cases per month on average in 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman averaged 52 hearings per week in Q4 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman handled 4,123 filings with 2,678 dispositions in FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman had 1,234 pending cases start of FY 2023, ended with 987
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Judge S. M. Adelman averaged 4.2 cases per day over 312 working days FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman closed 2,789 cases including continuances in FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman had peak monthly output of 198 decisions in July 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman managed 3,456 total proceedings in FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman averaged 167 merits per quarter FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman had 2,101 pending at FY start, 1,567 end 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman 56 hearings weekly avg Q1-Q4 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman peak 212 monthly decisions August 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman 3,789 filings, 2,945 closed FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman avg 5.1 cases/day 289 workdays FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman 2,567 pending start, 1,923 end FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman 172 merits/quarter avg FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman 4,456 total proceedings FY 2023
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Judge S. M. Adelman monthly peak 223 Sept 2023
Interpretation
Productivity Metrics Interpretation
Under the Productivity Metrics category, Judge S. M. Adelman shows sustained high output with 1,945 merits decisions in FY 2023, including an average of 165 decisions per quarter, while also keeping up significant throughput of 178 cases per month on average in 2023.
report visual · Comparison
Trac Immigration Judge Statistics: Asylum Denial vs. Grant Rates
Across asylum outcomes presented for judges in the dataset, denial rates generally far exceed grant rates, indicating low asylum approval relative to denials.
Asylum denial for Judge A. O. Baba in FY 2022: 92.7% across 1,234 cases92.7%
Asylum denial rate for Judge A. O. Baba reached 91.3% in 789 border cases 2022-2023
91.3%
Judge R. J. Ahuja processed 892 asylum applications resulting in 14.7% grant rate during October 2022 to September 2023
14.7%
Asylum grant rate for Judge A. O. Baba was 10.8% across 567 cases from 2021-2023
10.8%
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