How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings?

How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings?

May 28, 2026 · 40 min · Season 18 · Episode 5

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The episode explores the impact of judges' personal views on asylum rulings and the implications for court structure.

This week we ask whether judges' personal preferences affect how cases are decided, and what that means for how courts should be structured.

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