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Sligh point in that Mellisa Isaak is not a judge, but a lawyer appointed as an executive administrator for immigration.
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Not sure about that - everything I can find refers to her as a judge.
That said, she supposedly founded her law firm to fight exclusively for the rights of men in family law.
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That said, she supposedly founded her law firm to fight exclusively for the rights of men in family law.
Melissa Isaak - Isaak Law Firm: Divorce Attorneys for Men
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Not sure about that - everything I can find refers to her as a judge.
That said, she supposedly founded her law firm to fight exclusively for the rights of men in family law.
Melissa Isaak - Isaak Law Firm: Divorce Attorneys for Men
While the internet says there are not hard qualifications beyond having a law degree in order to become a judge, there is still an important distinction.
Which is that with a position as a judge, there is a hierarchy of appeals possible.
But with this immigration administrator position, there is no means of appeal.
Which then makes me infer it can not be a real judicial position.
When I ask the AI, it gives me this even more confusing answer:
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Immigration judges play a critical role in the U.S. immigration system, adjudicating cases involving asylum, deportation, and other immigration-related matters. A common question arises regarding their classification: Are immigration judges considered administrative law judges (ALJs)? While both roles involve adjudicating administrative matters, immigration judges are not formally classified as ALJs under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Instead, they operate within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, and are appointed by the Attorney General. Despite this distinction, immigration judges perform similar functions to ALJs, such as conducting hearings, interpreting laws, and rendering decisions, but their unique position within the immigration system sets them apart from the broader category of ALJs.
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Explore the role of immigration judges and their distinction from administrative law judges. Understand their responsibilities and legal authority.
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