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Pentagon Deploys Military Lawyers to Fill Immigration Court Judge Positions Amidst Ongoing Legal Backlog

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The Pentagon has authorized the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to serve as immigration court judges, a significant move aimed at addressing the backlog of immigration cases in U.S. courts. This decision comes amid rising concerns over the immigration system’s efficiency and the growing number of asylum seekers at the southern border. Military attorneys, specially trained for legal proceedings, will fill roles typically held by federal immigration judges, who have faced an increasing caseload. This initiative seeks to streamline the process, enhance legal representation at immigration hearings, and provide relief for overwhelmed courts … Read more

Pentagon Steps in: 600 Military Lawyers to Bolster Immigration Court System Amid Backlog Crisis

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the deployment of up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department, where they will take on roles as temporary immigration judges. This decision, outlined in a memo obtained recently, indicates that the military plans to send teams of 150 attorneys—both military personnel and civilians—to assist with the significant caseload at immigration courts. These deployments are expected to begin “as soon as practicable,” with the first group of lawyers identified by next week, the memo states. The initiative arrives amid increasing efforts by the Trump administration to … Read more

Revolutionizing Justice: Major Changes Proposed to Jury Trials for Fraud and Sexual Offenses Amidcourt Backlog Crisis

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LONDON, England — A significant overhaul of the U.K. criminal justice system is underway, with proposals that could reshape the landscape of jury trials, particularly for fraud and certain sexual offenses. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is weighing options to allow a specialist judge to handle fraud cases rather than having them heard by a jury. The changes aim to expedite the handling of fraud cases, which often involve intricate financial details that can be challenging for jurors to fully grasp. Current estimates indicate that fraud cases, which constitute only 1.6% of the crown court backlog, … Read more

Justice Department’s Recent Firings of Immigration Judges May Worsen Backlog Amid Soaring Caseloads

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WASHINGTON — A series of firings by the Department of Justice on Friday has introduced new complications into an already beleaguered immigration system. The terminations, signed off by the acting director of the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), impacted multiple immigration judges, intensifying concerns over the future handling of immigration cases under the current administration. This action appears to be part of a broader trend as the administration seeks to significantly overhaul the federal workforce. While the exact number of judges dismissed remains uncertain, reports suggest that the layoffs included a mix of judges, … Read more