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Perspective

Aug. 29, 2014

Ordered 'recusal' shows lack of immigration court autonomy

Respected immigration court judge and former federal prosecutor Afsaneh Ashley Tabaddor, recently challenged a Department of Justice order that she not hear cases involving Iranian nationals. By Kevin R. Johnson


By Kevin R. Johnson


In a recently filed lawsuit, a respected immigration court judge, former federal prosecutor, and adjunct professor at UCLA School of Law, Afsaneh Ashley Tabaddor, challenges a U.S. Department of Justice order that she not hear cases involving Iranian nationals. Born in Iran, Tabaddor has been a leader in the Iranian American community.


The Allegations


Appointed during the Bush administration, Tabaddor has served as a...

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