July 8, 2025

Trump claims Florida National Guardsman can also be immigration judges

Newsworthy - President Trump authorizes Florida National Guardsmen to serve as immigration judges, creating a fast-track system for deportations that could dramatically reshape America’s approach to illegal immigration.

  • President Trump has approved Governor DeSantis’ plan to deputize Florida National Guard members as immigration judges following a six-week training program.
  • Nine National Guard Judge Advocates have been identified who meet Department of Justice requirements to undergo the specialized training.
  • The initiative will operate out of the newly established “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility located 40 miles southwest of Miami in Ochopee.
  • This unprecedented move aims to clear immigration case backlogs and expedite deportation decisions for illegal immigrants.
  • Some immigration attorneys have expressed concerns about the adequacy of the training program given the complexity of immigration law.

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