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From a systemic perspective, supporters of the ruling argue that this move is a necessary step toward addressing the staggering backlog currently paralyzing the immigration courts. By limiting the ability of applicants to relitigate facts at every level of the judiciary, the Supreme Court aims to streamline the appeals process. The logic is that immigration judges are specialists who are uniquely positioned to evaluate the nuances of a case, and that repeated factual challenges only serve to delay the finality of deportation or asylum orders. In an era where the immigration system is often criticized for its inefficiency, this ruling is seen by some as a pragmatic solution to ensure that resources are focused on legal errors rather than factual disagreements.
