San Francisco Immigration Judge Sues DOJ Claiming Discrimination Based on Political Views, Gender, and Age

A former Bay Area immigration judge who was fired less than two weeks before receiving tenure is suing the Department of Justice, alleging she was terminated because of her political views and associations.

Kyra Lilien, who served at the Concord Immigration Court, filed a federal lawsuit challenging her removal from the bench. Her case comes as the Department of Justice has terminated more than 100 immigration judges since 2025, raising questions about executive authority and judicial independence.

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