Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to send 48 lawyers and 4 paralegals to the Justice Department for temporary assignments in Memphis and near the U.S.-Mexico border. This support will help handle immigration-related cases as part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to reinforce immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- The military is sending 48 lawyers and 4 paralegals to assist the Justice Department.
- Assignments are planned for Memphis and locations near the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The military lawyers will serve as special assistant U.S. attorneys.
- The Trump administration has been using military resources to enhance immigration enforcement.
- The Justice Department had previously requested 35 attorneys and 2 paralegals from the military.
- There is no clear indication of the specific legal work these lawyers will perform.
- Military attorneys typically handle a range of legal duties similar to civilian lawyers.
- It is not yet clear how removing lawyers for this assignment might affect military justice systems.
