The Justice Department's move last week to fire at least eight immigration judges, including four from California, is raising fears among Democratic leaders, academics and others that the Trump Administration is chipping away at due process protections for immigrants.

At least eight more immigration judges were abruptly fired without cause, including three at the Chelmsford Immigration Court, which handles cases from northern New England and parts of Massachusetts.

Getting rid of judges adds to criticism of the Trump administration for not giving migrants or noncitizens enough due process before they're deported.