Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department “as soon as practicable” and the military services should have the first round of people identified by next week.
Earlier this month, Dong held his first formal call with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who stressed that the United States does not seek conflict with China.(Express File)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.
The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department “as soon as practicable” and the military services should have the first round of people identified by next week, according to the memo, dated August. 27.
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