They were more than names on a list; they were a fragile barrier between frightened families and a system leaning toward rejection. Known for listening carefully, challenging government claims, and treating “credible fear” as a lifeline, their sudden removal without explanation altered more than staffing—it shifted the court’s moral core. In their absence, enforcement-first priorities now shape outcomes, leaving many to face a process that resembles justice without fully delivering it, a warning that today’s asylum seekers may not be the last to learn how quickly rights can become inconvenient.
