Deploys

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 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