If you or someone you know needed to legally live or work in the U.S., you'd eventually encounter a crucial figure: an immigration judge. But these judges aren't like typical court judges, and understanding their unique role reveals a lot about how U.S. immigration policy actually works.
Immigration judges are in the spotlight due to record backlogs and policy changes affecting asylum seekers.
With over 3.5 million pending cases in U.S. immigration courts as of early 2024, the workload is immense.