President Trump’s Justice Department has dismissed 20 immigration judges in its latest move to streamline government operations and eliminate waste.

According to ABC News, 13 judges and five assistant chief immigration judges were abruptly removed from their positions. Matthew Biggs, president of the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, confirmed that 13 newly appointed officials who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief judges were dismissed without prior notice. Two additional judges were also terminated last week under similar circumstances.

The U.S. immigration court system is currently overwhelmed, with more than 3.7 million pending cases, creating years-long delays for asylum decisions. Despite bipartisan calls for more judges and support staff, the first Trump administration prioritized efficiency, pushing for faster case resolutions. The U.S. Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review, which oversees the courts and approximately 700 judges, has not yet commented on whether these positions will be refilled.

This move aligns with President Trump’s broader initiative to shrink the federal workforce. His administration is executing one of the most significant government staff reductions in history, targeting over 200,000 probationary employees across various agencies.

The IRS is also in Trump’s sights, with reports indicating that up to 15,000 IRS employees could face termination as early as next week. These cuts are part of a larger effort to curb government expansion and rein in bureaucratic inefficiencies.

With immigration enforcement remaining a key priority, Trump’s strategy reflects his commitment to restoring order at the border while ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not wasted on bloated government agencies.