Multiple immigration-related DOJ officials removed as part of Trump overhaul: Source

According to a source familiar with the situation, several officials in the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) have been relieved of their duties. The EOIR is responsible for overseeing immigration courts within the DOJ.

This moves are part of the new Trump administration’s overhaul of immigration policy and enforcement.

One of the individuals removed from their position is Mary Cheng, who has been the acting director of the EOIR since March 2024. Cheng previously held the role of EOIR deputy director.

Her most recent biography on the Justice Department’s website, describing her appointment as acting director, is no longer active.

Additionally, Sheila McNulty, who served as the chief immigration Judge since April 2023, has also been removed. McNulty had been a part of the EOIR for more than ten years before her removal.

At the time of her appointment, a Justice Department announcement said she would “manage the immigration court system” and “will make management decisions regarding staffing and budget and be the lead official overseeing the corps of immigration judges nationwide.”

Her position is now listed as “vacant” on EOIR’s website.

In addition, the assistant director of EOIR’s office of policy, Lauren Alder Reid, was removed, along with Jill Anderson, the general counsel for EOIR.

The removals were first reported by The New York Times.

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