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San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos

Oliverio Mora Huerta, left, is interviewed with his family before going to Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Attorney Dr. Nidaa Pervaiz is interviewed outside of Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

An interfaith community group holds signs while singing outside of Immigration Court Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Concord, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco’s main immigration court, no lawyers making arguments.