The Justice Department fired back Wednesday at congressional Democrats who suggested the agency showed political bias in its treatment of immigration judge applicants. “As stated in every immigration judge hiring announcement, the Department of Justice does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation,” Boyd wrote. In it, they accused the Trump DOJ of making improper political considerations with regard to judge candidates. The congressmen also sent the letter to Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz. “I am encouraged that the Justice Department, after receiving our letters, finally appointed several immigration judges whose applications were delayed.

Source: Fox News June 06, 2018 19:18 UTC