The Justice Department can now hire more temporary immigration judges, faster

The Justice Department has changed its rules for hiring temporary immigration judges. It can now pick from the same pool of candidates as permanent judges, making it easier to fill these roles quickly.

The US immigration court system has a massive backlog of cases, with millions of people waiting for decisions. This rule change means the government can bring in more judges to process these cases. It will likely speed up decisions for many people, whether they are granted asylum or deported.