Backlogs

Pentagon Deploys 600 Military Lawyers to Address Immigration Court Backlogs

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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is mobilizing to bolster the U.S. immigration court system by deploying approximately 600 military lawyers. This initiative comes amid increasing backlogs in immigration cases, with the aim of alleviating pressures on overwhelmed judges. The decision to use military personnel is part of a broader strategy to streamline immigration proceedings as the Biden administration confronts a surge in migration at the southern border. U.S. immigration courts are facing record delays, with hundreds of thousands of cases pending. The military lawyers will assist in both legal representation and judicial functions, a move designed … Read more

Justice Secretary Urges Bold Reforms to Combat Court Backlogs, Calls on Sir Brian Leveson for Independent Review

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London, United Kingdom — The effectiveness of the justice system in the UK depends not only on increased funding, according to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, but also on transformative strategies to alleviate mounting case backlogs. During an address at the Lord Mayor’s annual dinner for judges, Mahmood emphasized that without innovative approaches, delays in delivering justice could become chronic. To tackle these issues, Mahmood has enlisted Sir Brian Leveson, a former head of criminal justice, to conduct an independent review of the criminal courts. This review aims to propose significant reforms that could ease the … Read more

Idaho Set for Judicial Boost: Congress Considers Addition of Third Federal District Judge to Tackle Case Backlogs

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WASHINGTON — In a bid to address judicial understaffing challenges that have intensified with its growing population, Idaho is on track to potentially secure a third federal district judge. U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, is spearheading legislative efforts through a newly proposed bill. This comes at a critical time for the state, which has previously held the status of having fewer federal judges compared to others across the nation. The new legislation, known as the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024, or the JUDGES Act, aims to add a significant number of … Read more