Scoop: Judge Caught Using AI to Read His Court Decisions
10 hours ago
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- #judicial-ethics
- #immigration
- Judge John P. Burns uses AI to generate audio recordings of his immigration court decisions.
- EOIR Policy Memorandum 25-40 permits AI use in immigration courts without mandatory disclosure.
- Judge Burns has one of the lowest asylum approval rates in the country at 2%.
- Burns' appointment was politically influenced, overriding initial 'Not Recommend' ratings.
- EOIR has systematically replaced over 125 judges with politically aligned appointees.
- Experts warn AI in adjudication threatens fairness and accountability in the system.