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Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

USA119th CongressS-3326| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (16)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to formally authorize the Attorney General to appoint temporary immigration judges to address the significant backlog of cases in immigration courts. The bill emphasizes that these temporary positions are not intended to replace permanent judges and that appointees must possess extensive knowledge of United States immigration laws. The Attorney General would be empowered to appoint individuals for renewable six-month terms, drawing from categories such as former members of the Board of Immigration Appeals , former immigration judges , and administrative law judges or Department of Justice attorneys with at least ten years of immigration law experience. These temporary judges would possess the same authority as permanent immigration judges to adjudicate cases and manage court matters, subject to robust management and training procedures. Such procedures include a minimum of eight weeks of initial training and ongoing bi-weekly training, though some experienced individuals may be exempt. Temporary judges may serve for up to four consecutive six-month terms, totaling two years, with a three-year waiting period before re-appointment after reaching the service limit.
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Timeline
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6497
Introduced in House
  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6497
    Introduced in House

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6497: Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

USA119th CongressS-3326| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
This legislation aims to formally authorize the Attorney General to appoint temporary immigration judges to address the significant backlog of cases in immigration courts. The bill emphasizes that these temporary positions are not intended to replace permanent judges and that appointees must possess extensive knowledge of United States immigration laws. The Attorney General would be empowered to appoint individuals for renewable six-month terms, drawing from categories such as former members of the Board of Immigration Appeals , former immigration judges , and administrative law judges or Department of Justice attorneys with at least ten years of immigration law experience. These temporary judges would possess the same authority as permanent immigration judges to adjudicate cases and manage court matters, subject to robust management and training procedures. Such procedures include a minimum of eight weeks of initial training and ongoing bi-weekly training, though some experienced individuals may be exempt. Temporary judges may serve for up to four consecutive six-month terms, totaling two years, with a three-year waiting period before re-appointment after reaching the service limit.
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Timeline
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6497
Introduced in House
  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6497
    Introduced in House
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (16)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6497: Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted