Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

This bill would write into federal law the Attorney General's authority to appoint temporary immigration judges for renewable terms of up to 6 months. Those eligible include former immigration judges and appeals board members, certain administrative law judges, and Justice Department attorneys with at least 10 years of immigration law experience. Temporary judges would have the same authority as regular immigration judges to decide assigned cases. They would receive at least 8 weeks of initial training and ongoing training, with an exemption for recently serving former judges. They could serve up to four consecutive terms (2 years) and then would have to wait at least 3 years before being reappointed.

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Sponsors

• Juan Vargas Democrat sponsor
• 15 cosponsors