DOJ Finds Military Experience Key for 'Impartial' Immigration Justice
The Department of Justice, ever keen on 'efficiency,' is shuffling military lawyers into immigration courtrooms, with Newsweek echoing the official line that these are experienced individuals. Apparently, the complexities of international humanitarian law and the nuances of asylum claims are best handled by those trained under a chain of command, where 'orders' often trump 'rights.' This isn't
about clearing a backlog; it's about reshaping the very nature of immigration justice into an adversarial, punitive process, perfectly aligned with the 'deterrence' dogma that has defined US border policy for decades. Bringing in lawyers whose professional lives are dictated by military-industrial logic to preside over cases of individuals fleeing violence and persecution raises serious questions
about judicial impartiality. When the goal appears to be deportation above all else, perhaps the qualification isn't legal expertise but rather an unwavering commitment to the state's enforcement agenda. It's almost as if the DOJ believes empathy is a disqualifying trait for those judging vulnerable migrants.