Heads up! The Pentagon just rolled out 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges in the U.S. ⚖️🤔
Why? There’s a giant backlog of cases and a shortage of civilian judges after many resigned or were let go. To keep things moving, the Department of Defense is stepping in.
Critics, especially Democratic lawmakers, worry about the “militarization” of justice. They fear blending armed forces with civilian courts could blur critical lines.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Backlog Alert: Immigration courts are swamped—millions of pending cases and only a few judges left.
- Military Lawyers to the Rescue: Members of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps—the military’s legal branch—will step in to hear asylum and deportation cases.
- Debate Heats Up: Supporters say fast-tracking cases helps migrants avoid long waits. Opponents argue it sets a risky precedent.
What’s next? Watch if these temporary judges can clear the backlog and whether Congress approves more civilian judges down the line. ⚡️
No matter where you are—from Mumbai to Jakarta—this U.S. shake-up shows how governments get creative when courts are overloaded. Will it work? Time will tell. ⏳
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Pentagon sends 600 military lawyers as temporary immigration judges
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