"The Department of Justice has fired more than 100 immigration judges since President Donald Trump took office last year, and has hired more than 140 new judges to replace them. Two-thirds of the new judges have no prior immigration law experience listed in their biographies, according to an analysis from The Washington Post."
"The DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review now appears to be hiring new judges based on their willingness to deny asylum, rush through cases, and help the administration meet its goal of deporting a million immigrants, sources told the paper."
"Prospective candidates are invited to apply for roles as 'deportation judges' helping to 'write the next chapter of America.' They can earn up to $207,500 a year, plus 25 percent signing bonuses in some Democrat-led states."
The Trump administration has significantly altered the immigration judiciary by hiring over 140 new judges, with two-thirds lacking immigration law experience. This shift follows the firing of more than 100 judges. Most new judges are selected based on their willingness to expedite deportation cases and deny asylum. The new judges are offered lucrative salaries and flexible working conditions. Notable hires include Melissa Isaak, a defense attorney with controversial past cases, reflecting the administration's focus on aligning the judiciary with its immigration policies.
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