More than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired from their positions as the Trump administration implements changes to the immigration court system, according to former judges who spoke with CBS News.

The departures come as President Trump has promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The judges are reportedly being replaced by what are being described as "deportation judges," though specific details about the role differences were not provided.

Tens of thousands of people, including some U.S. citizens, are currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Immigration judges typically adjudicate asylum and immigration cases within the court system.

Former immigration judges have raised concerns about the current practices, telling CBS News that the changes deny defendants their day in court and run counter to existing law. Daniel Caudillo, a professor and former immigration judge in Laredo, Texas, discussed the importance of protecting due process in immigration proceedings.

The immigration court system has faced ongoing challenges with case backlogs and staffing issues. The recent changes represent a significant shift in how immigration cases are being handled under the current administration's policies.