Florida courts serve almost half a million migrants. The state in the southeastern United States has a national record of 3.3 million unresolved cases.
Official data reveal that at the end of last February 494,500 immigration files were unresolved in the courts. This means 14.7% of the 3,363,667 files opened throughout the country.
The trend in this regard is upward. The current figures contrast with the records from just nine months ago. An increase of close to a million cases throughout the country stands out.
Specifically, Florida has seen its number of pending files increase by more than 120,000 since July 2023. Miami shows the majority of these backlogs, so it is obvious that the immigration system is saturated.
Low availability of judges
The current low availability of immigration judges, there are only 732 in Florida, predicts an uncertain future for thousands of families. The current pace of work and the arrival of more foreigners to said state makes it impossible for cases to be processed with the required agility.
The people who must appear before an immigration court in the United States are the following.
-People who do not have legal documents to stay in the United States and have been detained.
-Individuals who have been denied entry at an access port.
-Immigrants who have committed certain crimes or violations of their immigration status.
-Persons seeking asylum, protection under the Convention Against Torture, adjustment of status or cancellation of removal.
Don’t forget every step of the process.
Notice to Appear (NTA): The process begins when the individual receives an NTA detailing the reasons why they must appear in court.
Initial hearing: The immigrant appears before the judge, who explains the charges against him and his legal rights.
Subsequent hearings: May include presentation of evidence, testimony, and legal arguments.
Decision: At the end of the process, the judge issues a decision. If unfavorable, the immigrant can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
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