Summary
The Pentagon has authorized up to 600 military lawyers to temporarily serve as immigration judges at the Justice Department's request. The lawyers, who include both military personnel and civilians, will be deployed in groups of 150 starting soon, with each assignment lasting up to 179 days but possibly being renewed.
Key Facts
- The Defense Secretary approved sending military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.
- Up to 600 lawyers will be involved in this effort.
- The Justice Department requested this support from the military.
- The first group of 150 lawyers will be sent out soon.
- Each deployment is initially for no more than 179 days, but could be extended.
- The move is an attempt to address the backlog of immigration cases.
- The White House is also considering hiring more immigration judges.
- Questions about the plan were referred to various departments, including the White House and the Defense Department.
