IMMIGRATION JUDGES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS NEED HELP NOW!
Appoint Para-Lawyer Immigration Asylum judges, a new type of judge, to process asylum cases faster, decrease case loads and reduce backlog!
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Why We Need Action Now
Our broken immigration system leaves asylum seekers waiting years for a hearing. We can fix this by appointing Para-Lawyer Judges to process cases rapidly in communities nationwide. This practical, non-partisan solution will clear the backlog and ensure every refugee receives their day in court.
Read the full text of the proposal → Why this Petition? →Over 3.6 million immigration backlog cases
Asylum seekers wait 4-7 years on average
Around 700 judges in ~70 federal courts. That's 5,000+ cases per judge!
Immigration Court Caseloads Are Exploding
The data speaks for itself. New cases continue to surge while pending cases have skyrocketed to nearly 4 million, far outpacing what judges can process.
Sources: U.S. Department of Justice | Image via USAFacts