What is Judge Michael Hussey's background?
EOIR's notice says that Michael Hussey was appointed in August 2026. Judge Hussey earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2001 from the University of Cincinnati, a Juris Doctor in 2005 from the University of Dayton School of Law, and a Master of Laws in 2016 from George Washington University Law School. Judge Hussey was commissioned in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps in 2005 where he served in various roles including defense counsel, staff judge advocate, and environmental counsel until his appointment.
What the official record establishes
The source lists the name Michael Hussey in 1 alphabetical row. The recorded title is Immigration Judge. The record is not an appointment history or an employment certification.
Dated court associations
EOIR’s court-specific tables associate this entry with Hyattsville Immigration Court. The relationship is recorded as listed 2026-10-20; it may include supervisory coverage rather than a merits-hearing assignment.
No outcome or personal-profile claims
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