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Former Judge Sues Trump Over Discrimination and Termination

12/5/2025

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Tania Nemer, a former immigration judge, filed a December 2, 2025 lawsuit alleging wrongful termination by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
She alleges discrimination based on sex, national origin, and political affiliation, citing Title VII and First Amendment rights.
The Justice Department dismissed her discrimination complaint, stating immigration judges lack protection from at-will removal.
Since Trump's second term began, more than 100 immigration judges have been removed, affecting case handling.

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Tania Nemer, a former immigration judge, filed a December 2, 2025 lawsuit alleging wrongful termination by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
She alleges discrimination based on sex, national origin, and political affiliation, citing Title VII and First Amendment rights.
The Justice Department dismissed her discrimination complaint, stating immigration judges lack protection from at-will removal.
Since Trump's second term began, more than 100 immigration judges have been removed, affecting case handling.