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Everything You Need to Know About Government‑Hired Immigration Lawyers as Untrained Judges: Impact on Decision Accuracy and Appeals

In jurisdictions where lawyers serve as immigration judges without formal training, appeal rates rose 12% in 2024, signalling a sharp dip in decision accuracy. The lack of judicial preparation translates into longer case backlogs, higher costs for the state and unpredictable outcomes for applicants. Legal Disclaimer: This content is for

Judge blocks DOJ effort to sanction immigration lawyer who tried to stop client’s deportation — Photo by Tara Winstead on Pex

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From DOJ Sanctions to Unprecedented Protection: How One Judge’s Ruling Transformed Immigration Lawyer Rights

In February 2024, a Michigan traffic stop resulted in 19 immigration arrests, leading the Department of Justice to pursue sanctions against the defending attorneys. A federal judge’s ruling blocks that sanction, granting immigration lawyers unprecedented protection when challenging deportation orders. Legal Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only