Nina Froes

Immigration judge Nina Froes was among six judges terminated by the Department of Justice. Her termination followed her decision to block deportation proceedings against Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, who is an advocate for Palestinian rights. Mahdawi's case, along with that of another student, Rümeysa Öztürk, was overseen by Froes and another judge, Roopal Patel, who was also fired. The Department of Justice's actions have drawn scrutiny, with accusations that the government is weaponizing the immigration system and retaliating against judges who rule against administration policies. The reinstatement of deportation proceedings against Mahdawi by the US Board of Immigration Appeals highlights the ongoing legal and political complexities surrounding these cases and the role of judges like Froes in adjudicating them.