The Pentagon authorized 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.
The Pentagon has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges as the Trump administration expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement. Supporters say the move could ease a record 3.5 million-case backlog, while critics warn that most military lawyers lack immigration law expertise. The first group of 150 attorneys is expected to be assigned next week.
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The Pentagon authorized 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.
The Pentagon has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges as the Trump administration expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement. Supporters say the move could ease a record 3.5 million-case backlog, while critics warn that most military lawyers lack immigration law expertise. The first group of 150 attorneys is expected to be assigned next week.
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