Immigration judge
Judge Colleen ODonnell
Immigration Judge at Laredo, TX
Small sample: 51 decided cases. A few decisions can move this rate a lot.
EOIR data through Oct 1, 2026 · updated monthly
- 0
- Granted
- 51
- Denied
- 51
- Total Decided
Recent decisions (Oct 2024 – Sep 2026): none in this snapshot. All-time, the judge granted asylum in 0.0% of 51 decided cases. Over the same months, Laredo, TX Immigration Court granted 3.0% and the national rate was 5.0%.
Historical listings do not by themselves establish a current assignment.
How to Interpret These Judge Statistics
Among the largest nationality groups shown for this judge (fiscal years 2020–2026), the table highlights Honduras (16 decided, 0.0% grant rate), Mexico (10 decided, 0.0% grant rate), and Guatemala (7 decided, 0.0% grant rate). Compare these rows with the judge's overall rate because nationality mix can materially change how the headline number should be read.
Grant rate is calculated as granted / (granted + denied). Other procedural outcomes, including terminated, withdrawn, administratively closed, or removed cases, are tracked separately where available and are not treated as asylum grants.
This page is based on public EOIR data last updated 2026-10-01. It is for research and information only, not legal advice.
Read the grant-rate methodology or learn how to read immigration judge statistics.
Nationality Breakdown
Fiscal years 2020–2026 (Oct 2019 – Sep 2026).
| Nationality | Cases | Grant rate |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 16 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 10 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 7 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 6 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 3 | 0.0% |
Yearly Trends
Federal fiscal years (October to September).
| Fiscal year | Cases | Grant rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 0.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judge Colleen ODonnell's asylum grant rate?
Across all years in EOIR data, Judge Colleen ODonnell granted asylum in 0.0% of 51 decided cases (grants plus denials). This snapshot has no decided cases from Oct 2024 – Sep 2026.
Does Judge Colleen ODonnell grant asylum more or less often than other judges?
The all-time rate (0.0%) is below the 16.4% national rate; the median judge at Laredo, TX grants 2.4%. It is a historical average, not a prediction for any one case.
How is this grant rate calculated?
Grants divided by grants plus denials. Terminations, withdrawals and administrative closures are not counted.