Indian American judges appointed to U.S. immigration courts

The U.S. government has appointed multiple Indian American judges to serve on immigration courts across the country. The appointments add to the growing number of Indian Americans in the federal judiciary.

The new judges will preside over cases involving immigration law, including deportation proceedings and asylum claims. Their appointments come as the immigration court system faces a significant backlog of cases.

The judges were selected from a pool of candidates with legal experience, including work as prosecutors, defense attorneys, or immigration law specialists. Their Indian American heritage reflects the diversity of the legal profession.

These appointments are part of broader efforts to fill vacancies in immigration courts, which have been understaffed for years. The new judges are expected to help reduce case processing times.