DOJ Implements Gag Order on Immigration Judges Amid Case Backlog Crisis

The Department of Justice's new policy restricts immigration judges from public speaking without prior approval, sparking controversy and accusations of silencing critical voices.

• Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley accuses the Biden administration of attempting to silence immigration judges, calling it a 'blatant attempt' to obstruct legally protected speech.
• The DOJ's gag order, issued in February, reverses over 50 years of precedent allowing judges to speak publicly on immigration court system issues.
• The National Association of Immigration Judges, facing a 3 million case backlog, has been vocal about the system's shortcomings and the need for judicial independence.
• Critics label the DOJ's move as 'draconian' and 'un-American,' fearing it will prevent judges from sharing critical perspectives on immigration policy and court management.
• President Biden's recent advocacy for additional immigration judges contrasts with the DOJ's policy, raising concerns about the administration's commitment to transparency and free speech.

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