At least six immigration judges in New York City have been fired in recent months as part of a nationwide purge — with some terminated as recently as last week — according to the National Association of Immigration Judges union.

Over 80 immigration judges have been fired nationwide since President Donald Trump returned to the White House on Jan. 20, according to the union, with most not receiving any reason for their firings.

The union says the number of firings in such a short time period is unprecedented. A spokesperson for the Executive Office for Immigration Review declined to comment on the terminations.

At least two of the New York City immigration judges who were fired, David Kim and Carmen Maria Rey Caldas, told Gothamist they have appealed their terminations with the Merit Syst

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