Pentagon Sends 600 Military Lawyers to Act as Immigration Judges

Republican narrative

The immigration court faces a 3.7 million-case backlog, resulting in years-long delays. Military lawyers can certainly be effective after just two weeks of training, as they already possess the necessary background and skills to succeed in the role. Immediate action is needed to resolve this crisis efficiently; Immigration experience isn't essential, as many currently successful immigration judges came from other federal roles without it.