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San Francisco's immigration court closes, hitting historic advocacy.

June 16, 2026
San Francisco's immigration court closes, hitting historic advocacy.
Brian L. Frank for NPR

San Francisco's immigration court is closing its doors, and the lives of 100,000 immigrants hang in the balance. For some, like Elin, who fled Nicaragua seeking asylum, the uncertainty is suffocating. His final hearing is scheduled for 2029, but as he awaits the verdict, he's forced to navigate the daunting task of commuting to Concord, a city hours away from his home in San Francisco - a journey he'll have to undertake without a car.

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