Military

Democratic Senators Express Alarm Over Pentagon’s Plan to Deploy Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges

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WASHINGTON — A group of Democratic senators has expressed significant concerns regarding a recent Pentagon initiative allowing military lawyers to temporarily serve as immigration judges. They argue that this move could breach longstanding prohibitions against utilizing military personnel for law enforcement duties, potentially undermining the military’s judicial framework. The letter to military service branches, shared with the press, was dispatched shortly after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sanctioned the deployment of up to 600 military attorneys to the Justice Department. This initiative aligns with broader immigration enforcement strategies pursued by the Trump administration, which has seen … Read more

Tragic Death of Gunner Jaysley Beck Highlights Systemic Failures in Military Abuse Reporting

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Larkhill Camp, United Kingdom — The tragic death of Gunner Jaysley Beck, a Royal Artillery soldier, has prompted calls for significant changes within the military’s culture and response protocols following allegations of sexual harassment and abuse she endured prior to her death in 2021. A lawyer representing Beck’s family revealed that the 19-year-old faced “intolerable pressure” from her superiors and had little faith in the effectiveness of her complaints. At a recent inquest into Beck’s death, solicitor Emma Norton stated that Beck had filed a complaint against former Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber after he … Read more

Pentagon’s Controversial Move: Military Lawyers to Serve as Immigration Judges Amid Legal and Ethical Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — The Pentagon is poised to deploy as many as 600 military lawyers, known as Judge Advocate Generals (JAGs), to serve as immigration judges in a controversial move aimed at expediting the review of immigration cases across the United States. Critics, including legal experts and former military lawyers, have raised concerns about the legality and implications of this plan, asserting that it may exacerbate existing issues within the immigration court system. According to reports, military attorneys could begin receiving their new assignments as early as next week. This initiative aims to alleviate a … Read more

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