Pentagon Agrees to Lend Its Lawyers Out as Immigration Judges

The Pentagon has agreed to allow its lawyers to serve as immigration judges in response to a surge in cases. This move further strengthens the Department of Defense's involvement in the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on immigration. The decision, made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will see Pentagon lawyers temporarily leaving their positions to serve as immigration judges. This is part of the administration's efforts to address the growing backlog of immigration cases. The move comes amid concerns over the increasing role of the military in domestic law enforcement and immigration enforcement. Critics argue that this blurs the line between the military and civilian law enforcement, and raises questions about the independence and impartiality of the immigration courts. The decision highlights the Trump administration's continued focus on immigration as a key policy priority, and the willingness to draw on resources from various government agencies to achieve its goals.