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Pentagon Authorizes 600 Military Lawyers to Serve as Immigration Judges

HeadlineSep 03, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges. The head of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ben Johnson, warned the decision will gut due process and undermine the immigration court system. He told the Associated Press, “It makes as much sense as having a cardiologist do a hip replacement.”

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