Voluntary Departures Surge as Immigrants Abandon U.S. Court Cases

Source: International Business Times

Immigrants are reportedly abandoning their cases and agreeing to leave the United States in soaring numbers. According to a new report, immigrants facing the prospect of prolonged detention and tougher odds in immigration court are abandoning their cases and agreeing to leave the United States in soaring numbers. The Washington Post reported that immigration judges issued more than 80,000 voluntary departure orders between January 2025 and March 2026, according to court data obtained by the Vera Institute of Justice and shared with the newspaper.