Bills · S 3326
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3326Immigration
Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
INTRO DEC 3· LAST ACTION DEC 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the significant backlog in the U.S. immigration court system, which currently means hundreds of thousands of individuals wait years for their cases to be heard. This delay creates immense uncertainty and hardship for immigrants and their families, while also straining court resources. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to quicker resolution of cases, potentially reducing the stress on individuals and making the immigration system more efficient. Without this bill, the backlog is likely to continue growing, prolonging uncertainty for many and maintaining the current burden on the courts.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Attorney General to appoint experienced legal professionals as temporary immigration judges.
This provision creates a legal pathway to temporarily increase judicial capacity to address immigration case backlogs.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that eligible temporary judges include former immigration judges, administrative law judges, and certain Department of Justice attorneys with at least 10 years of immigration law experience.
This ensures that temporary judges have the necessary expertise to handle complex immigration cases.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a maximum service length for temporary judges of four consecutive 6-month terms (two years total), followed by a mandatory three-year break before reappointment.
This limits the duration of temporary appointments and emphasizes their temporary nature, distinguishing them from permanent positions.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Attorney General to establish management and training procedures for temporary immigration judges, including initial training and ongoing education.
This ensures that temporary judges receive proper guidance and maintain a consistent understanding of immigration laws and court procedures.
PROVISION 05
Declares it is the Sense of Congress that temporary judges are not meant to replace permanent immigration judges.
This clarifies the intent behind the creation of temporary judge positions, aiming to allay concerns about the integrity of the judicial system.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
25
BILLS LED
97
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 15 REP 0 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 3
Introduced in Senate
DEC 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3326
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 3, 2025
Last actionDec 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025
Senate BillS 3326Immigration
Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
INTRODUCED DEC 3, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
