Justice Department prosecutors in Washington can’t keep up with all the cases of immigrants suing for their release

Federal prosecutors in Seattle and nearby parts of Washington state are giving up court fights over detained immigrants’ release, saying they lack the resources to handle a surge of lawsuits. The cases challenge continued detention and seek the immigrants’ release. The strain highlights how limited staffing is affecting the government’s ability to respond in court, though the report does not describe a new ruling or policy change.